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Dear Readers,

oday I took a walk down Central Avenue and enjoyed the springlike weather we were gifted with this week. It’s hard to ignore the fact that Pesach is just two weeks away. When the weather is sunny with just the right touch of chill in the air, I know that spring is finally here. When there’s little need for our winter coats and gloves, I look forward to enjoying a beautiful Pesach. But, like all other Jewish “housewives,” the next few weeks will probably be passing by in a blur – way too fast. Whether you’re staying at home or enjoying time away over yom tov, there’s a lot to do and a lot to juggle. We’re going to be doing a little bit of both this year, so I need to clean my house and pack up for yom tov away from home. The best of both worlds, although preparations are a bit busy. When I grew up, we didn’t get afikomen presents. Instead, we got helping-for-Pesach presents. Perhaps it was an issue of semantics, but we all got the message loud and clear (and we all got presents): everyone needs to pitch in to bring in yom tov. I find that every child can be encouraged to help. Whether your little ones can sort crayons and markers – aren’t there so many that are broken or dried out? – or bring things from room to room for you, they’re helping on their own level. The bigger ones can be enlisted to do bigger chores or to babysit the little ones or to run to Central Avenue for that cleaning

supply you just ran out of or the pair of socks you forgot to buy. Recently, my mother reminded me of our pre-Pesach prep one year many years ago. That year my mother was back in school and studying took up a lot of her time. My sister and I were in high school, and we took it upon ourselves to ready the house for Pesach. And we were going to do it right – no cutting corners. We made a list of every room with everything that needed to be done in each room, and over vacation we tackled our tasks methodically. My mother recalls that I would call her late in the day each day and tell her, “Mommy, don’t worry. We cleaned the chandelier. And we did the silver. And we washed the floors. It’s all done.” Despite her protests, we manage to get a lot finished for her. I should apologize, though, to my sister, Rachelli, who I would force out of bed at the ungodly hour of 9 o’clock every morning so we could get through it all. Forgive me? Recently, we asked readers to submit their best cleaning tips. More than just the amazing ideas each person sent in, I was impressed with the ingenuity that Jewish women employ to keep their homes clean, organized, and running efficiently. Perhaps it’s just another meaning behind the pasuk, “Chachmas nashim bansa beisa.” Wishing you a wonderful week, Shoshana

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Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY Readers’ Poll

Community Happenings

Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere Celebrates 26 Years

NEWS Global

National

Odd-but-True Stories

ISRAEL Israel News

My Israel Home

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The Birth Pangs Before Every New Beginning by Rav Moshe Weinberger 80

Parsha in Four by Eytan Kobre

PEOPLE 86

The Wandering Jew The Battle of Marsa Talamat by Avi Heiligman

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HEALTH & FITNESS Four Criteria for the Marriage You Want by Dr. Deb Hirschhorn

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Bread: To Eat or Not to Eat by Cindy Weinberger, MS, RD, CDN

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FOOD & LEISURE The Aussie Gourmet: Vegetable Braised Brisket

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LIFESTYLES Dating Dialogue, Moderated by Jennifer Mann, LCSW 104

Light at the Museum: Nachliel Selavan Brings Jewish History to Life 98 Balabustas’ Cleaning Tips

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Getting it All Together by Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., CLC, SDS

Dear Editor, I wanted to write about recent incidents that have caught the attention of mainstream Democrats. It all starts with the Covington students, when for a week Democrats bullied and slandered them. Democrats have seem to have forgotten a process called due process. If they maybe would have shut their mouths and waited for more details to come out, they could have avoided being a laughingstock. It turns out, that the Covington students were not the ones slandering minorities or whatever conspiracies Democrats came out with, but they were the true victims. It’s pretty ironic that for the first time Democrats have created victims because usually they pretend to be one themselves. With that point in mind, you see why they initially slandered the Covington students, but it’s not only the victim game they were playing, they were also playing identity politics. The media for a full week was glued to this story because these students were, as the media describes, “white, Trump-supporting racist males.” The best thing is, is that the Democrats don’t pretend to not adopt identity politics, but they pursue it. Presidential candidate Kamala Harris praised identity politics during an interview one time. This rhetoric is not just dangerous for America, but it’s also racist to label people. Once the real story came out, the media and Democrats never condemned the Black Hebrew Israelites’ racist comments to the students.

This incident should have been a lesson learnt for the future, but no, the Democrats go once again. The whole Jussie Smollett incident caused Democrat presidential candidates and even the speaker of the house to condemn this “lynch.” Finally it came out that this was a fake hate crime. Once again, Democrats refuse to honor our judicial systems and slam “racist Trump supporters.” They blame President Trump for hate crimes and for every bad thing that happens in this country. These reactions after hearing all the events almost sound comical, but then you realize, it’s just another day at the Democrat Party! Finally, we come to the biggest incident of all, the Mueller investigation! Democrats for months said Trump was a Russian operative while citing no evidence. They treated President Trump and his family horribly, but Trump at the end of the day persisted and was victorious. Any normal person would think that Democrats would stop their investigations, comments, etc. after the report, but no, Democrats continue to sound like a broken record. Adam Schiff is continuing investigations into Trump because he still believes there was collusion. This delusion is the reason why President Trump called the Mueller investigation “The Delusion Collusion.” Now that we come to a close in this investigation, let us unite and vote Republican in 2020, because Continued on page 10

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The Trump-Russia Collusion Hall of Shame by Marc A. Thiessen

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How to Fix the College Admissions Scandal by Robert J. Samuelson 124 CLASSIFIEDS

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the Democrats have lost their minds. Can anyone please find it?! Sincerely, Donny Simcha Guttman

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my disappointment concerning your decision to buy into a false narrative instead of undertaking your journalistic obligations to verify first before publishing concerning the 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates. Moreover, to refer to the them as anti-Semites went beyond the pale and borders on the libelous. I invite you to read the linked article (http://jewishinsider.com/16057/ the-boycott-that-wasnt-2020-demo cr at s -a nd-a ipac/? f b cl id=IwA R 2 ZpOZu lv 3o7 1 Z X x z s y tk R-V4C 0yqlPc 0gef Hz i Fm m 36dMtTpSkHF_1Lpw) (which is one of many that tells the true story) and consider the following: 1. Following standard AIPAC policy, none of the candidates were requested to address the conference, so their respective failures to speak was not the result of a conscious decision on the part of any individual. 2. Notwithstanding the claim of the MoveOn organization, none of the candidates announced they were boycotting the conference. In fact, as the article indicates, many of the candidates met with those attending the conference from their respective states. 3. Though I am not sure about whether the other candidates did so, Sen. Kamala Harris, who has an excellent record of support for Israel and gave a rousing speech at last year’s conference, tweeted out the statement “[g]reat to meet today in my office with California AIPAC leaders to discuss the need for a strong U.S.-Israel alliance, the right of Israel to defend itself, and my commitment to combat anti-Semi-

tism in our country and around the world” accompanied by a picture of her with the California leaders. So, no, a non-existent boycott and the publication of a canard does not – “show you – clearly, loudly, obviously – where their allegiances lay.” What it does show is that you are willing to spread an outright lie which has the propensity to destroy historic bipartisan support for a strong and secure Israel. You are correct. It is time to call a spade a spade. Perhaps you should consider who that spade is. Have a very good Shabbos, Owen Rumelt Dear Editor, Susan Schwamm’s article in the March 28, 2019 issue of The Jewish Home, “Mueller, Mueller,” was written with just the right tone and with the right touch of humor. This whole investigation/collusion, etc. has become absurd. Oh, how I wish that politicians would go back to governing without jabbering on about nonsense. Let’s let the investigators decide what really happened (and I think that was what Mueller was appointed to do, right?), and let’s work on working together to continue to make the United States a strong, wonderful, powerful nation. Between immigration, the budget, healthcare and other major issues, there is still a lot of work to be done in Washington. We didn’t hire politicians to be our Sherlock Holmes. Sincerely, L. Hoenig

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The Week In News

A New Era for Japan

Japan’s new emperor will rule over a period known as the Reiwa era, after the new imperial name was revealed before the breathless nation this week. Japan’s new imperial era will commence on May 1 after Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne, replacing his father Emperor Akihito who is abdi-

cating after 31 years. Emperor Akihito’s decision to abdicate his throne marks the first time Japan’s emperor left the position willingly in more than 200 years. The name for the imperial reign, known as “gengo,” is ubiquitous in Japanese life and is found on a wide variety of items such as coins, paperwork, and the calendar. The gengo is selected by Japan’s cabinet from a list of names prepared by Japanese academics. The name was unveiled by Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who revealed the new imperial word on national television before an expectant nation. “We hope the new era name will be widely accepted by the public and become deeply rooted in the lives of the Japanese people,” Suga said. The new name has come under controversy, as “rei” is translated as to “command” or “order,” bringing back memories of Japan’s militarist past. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his government prefer “good” or “beautiful,” a lesser known meaning of the character. “Wa” is used to mean “harmony” and is synonymous with the Japanese word for peace – hei-wa.

Slovakia Gets its First Female President

45-year-old Zazana Čaputová was elected as Slovakia’s first-ever female president this week after earning 58.4% of the votes in Saturday’s elections. She will take office in June. The veteran lawyer ran on a populist and anti-corruption platform all the way to the country’s top job. Her progressive platform and vow to refrain from personal attacks during the campaign marks a rarity for Europe, which has seen far-right candidates make sweeping gains across the continent in recent years. “Let us look for what connects us. Let us promote cooperation above personal interests,” Čaputová told a raucous crowd in Bratislava fol-

lowing her victory. “I am happy not just for the result, but mainly that it is possible not to succumb to populism, to tell the truth, to raise interest without aggressive vocabulary.” Čaputová was a longtime social activist who rose to fame when she launched a campaign to scuttle plans for a landfill in her hometown in 2016. The president-elect also starred in anti-government protests that swept the country following the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancee, Martina Kušnírová. Slovakia’s president wields little day-to-day power but appoints prime ministers and can veto appointments of senior prosecutors and judges.

Shakeup at the Top in Algeria After weeks of protest, it has been announced that Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign, according to state-run newspaper APS. He is expected to step down before his term expires on April 28. A communiqué from the president’s office said Bouteflika would take several “important measures to ensure the continuity of the function-

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Demonstrators have been calling for the 82-year-old to relinquish power for weeks. Bouteflika, who came to power two decades ago, is widely believed to be incapacitated by illness; critics say he has left the reins of Africa’s biggest country in the hands of a civilian-military elite. Algerians first took to the streets in mass protests against the upcoming presidential elections, in which Bouteflika initially planned to run. The government announced on March 11 that Bouteflika would no longer seek a fifth term in office and that the April 18 elections would be postponed. The resignation announcement comes nearly a week after the Algeria’s army chief called for Bouteflika to step down. He cited a provision in the constitution stating that if the president’s health prevents him from carrying out his function, the presidential office must be declared vacant. Algeria supplies large amounts of natural gas to Europe. It has the 16th largest oil reserves in the world and the second largest in Africa. It also has one of the largest militaries in Africa and the largest defense budget on the continent; most of Algeria’s weapons are imported from Russia, with whom they are a close ally.

Three Arrested in Labour AntiSemitism Probe

Two 50-year-old males were arrested in the towns of Birmingham and Tunbridge Wells on March 7 and March 14 while another woman in her 70s was detained on March 21. The three are charged with distributing material likely to stir up racial hatred and were released on bail. The Labour Party responded to the arrests by saying that anti-Semitism “has no place in our society. We welcome the police investigating these individuals’ alleged crimes.” The probe was first launched after a British radio station obtained a dossier detailing the anti-Semitism that is rife in the Labour Party. Station executives handed the dossiers to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick, who ordered an investigation into the party. The Labour Party has come under fire as numerous anti-Semitism scandals have piled upon it in recent years. Labour officials have been caught making extreme anti-Israel and anti-Jewish statements and have objected to even including anti-Israel sentiments to the party’s definition of anti-Semitism. At the center of the controversy is Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. The veteran leftist activist has gone on record supporting Palestinian terror groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, which he calls his “friends,” and has refused to condemn them despite their record of killing Jews. Corbyn has also been documented visiting the grave of the terrorist who killed 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Labour’s anti-Semitic lurch has caused an exodus of British Jews from the party they used to call home. Polls show that as many as 40% of English Jews would consider moving to Israel should Corbyn become prime minister. Despite the fear he has aroused among the Jewish community, Corbyn has insisted that he is not an anti-Semite, telling the BBC in 2018, “I have opposed it all my life…. I have spent my whole life opposing racism in any form, and I will die fighting racism.”

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As part of the new safety guidelines passed by the EU, all cars under production must have an “intelligent speed assistance” system installed. The system automatically prevents cars from passing the speed limit but can be temporarily turned off by the driver.

The EU said that the move was designed to decrease the 25,000 people killed each year in Europe as a result of car accidents. “With the new advanced safety features that will become mandatory, we can have the same kind of impact as when the safety belts were first introduced,” said European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska. Among the new technological features the EU wants cars to adopt include advanced autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist, camera-based driver fatigue detection, and reversing cameras. The European Transport and Safety Council predicts that its new mandatory systems “will reduce collisions by 30 percent and save 25,000 lives within 15 years of being introduced.” The new safety regulations will come into effect by May 2022 for all new models that come out while facelifted models have until May 2024 for instituting the new changes.

U.S. Citizens Held in Chinese Concentration Camps

Sam Brownback told reporters on Thursday that “a few” U.S. citizens are among the estimated 1 million being held in internment camps in Xinjiang. Among those reportedly being held is a man from California who traveled to China to visit family and has not been heard of since. Brownback said that the aforementioned man’s fate came to the attention of the State Department after his son approached U.S. authorities and asked for their help. “He had legal status being here, traveled back to Xinjiang after being here with his son in California and then has not been heard from since,” said Brownback. “His son is deeply concerned about whether…what his treatment is. He has a number of chronic illnesses. He’s a 75-year-old man and an intellectual.” Brownback said that he has brought up the issue during conversations with his Chinese counterparts, who deny the allegations, saying that the alleged internment centers are merely “vocational training camps.” “To which I said, ‘I get and have lists of names, hundreds of names that are sent to me, that can’t find their relatives,’” Brownback said. “We are advocating strongly against these actions that the Chinese government is doing and continues to do.” China has been accused of holding 1 million Chinese Uighur Muslims in concentration camps, where they are required to denounce their affiliation to Islam and swear allegiance to China. The 2018 State Department Human Rights report estimated that China “arbitrarily detained 800,000 to possibly more than two million Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, and other Muslims in internment camps designed to erase religious and ethnic identities.” China has rebuffed the allegations and says that the internment camps are only “boarding schools” and “free vocational training.”

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The U.S. State Department believes that numerous Americans are being held in Chinese concentration camps along with millions of other Muslims. State Department Ambassador for International Religious Freedom

On March 28, Icelandic budget airline WOW Air suddenly ceased operations due to bankruptcy. The airline, which launched in 2011, left many passengers stranded or scrambling to rearrange travel plans follow-

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ing this unfortunate end. WOW Air, introduced as a “happy low-fare long-haul airline based in Iceland,” was started in November 2011 by entrepreneur Skuli Mogensen. From a small Reykjavik office with a single phone, the company began by offering flights to London, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, and eight additional seasonal destinations. The inaugural flight, from Iceland to Paris, took off on May 31, 2012. Mogensen, as CEO, was named “Business Man of the Year in Iceland” in 2011 as well as again in 2016. By 2014, WOW expanded its market to the U.S. and offered flights serving Boston and Washington. WOW continued adding routes throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, and in 2018 the airline served 3.5 million passengers. 2018 wasn’t entirely a successful year for the airline, however. By October, financial issues led to speculation that a collapse was approaching. Several attempts by other airlines to rescue WOW Air through acquisition all fell through, and Mogensen even attempted to save his failing company with $6.2 million of his own cash. Despite attempts to scale back by

canceling routes and returning four leased aircraft, WOW Air began cancelling dozens of flights starting on March 25, going on to announce its final closure just a few days later. With WOW out of the picture, Icelandair remains the only airline carrier of Iceland.

Israeli Salt Cave Now World’s Largest

An Israeli salt cave near the Dead Sea has now been recognized as the longest cave in the world, beating out Iran’s Namakdan Cave.

Known as Malham, the 6.25-mile cave goes through Mount Sodom and empties out through the southern part of the Dead Sea. The previous record holder in Iran is only 4 miles long. Malham claimed the title after it was successfully surveyed in its entirety by volunteers from Jerusalem’s Hebrew University, proving that the twisting stalactite cave was the world’s biggest. The cave was first discovered over three decades ago by Professor Amos Frumkin from Hebrew University’s Cave Research Center, who estimated that it was only three miles long. Frumkin’s assumptions have since been proven wrong due to the abundance of new technologies such as lasers and other tools that enable scientists to accurately map out a cave’s interior. Israeli Cave Explorers Club Chairman Yoav Negev insisted that the fact that Israel displaced Iran, Israel’s sworn enemy, to take the record did not have any political ramifications. Negev said that he and his Iranian caving counterparts are in constant contact and even meet at international conferences.

“The fact that we broke the Iranian record is not a political thing,” Negev assured. “We know this area is unexplored, and we want to explore it. The fact that we broke the record is only for the headline. We don’t want it to impact our relationship with Iranian cavers. We see it as good motivation for both countries.”

Heroic Pilot in Entebbe Hijacking Dies

Tributes poured in following the passing of Michel Bacos last week, a pilot who refused to abandon his Jewish passengers after his plane was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists four decades ago. On July 2, 1976, Palestinian terrorists hijacked an Air France jet

Zachary Baumel’s Body Finally Comes Home

n Wednesday, it was announced that the remains of Sgt. First Class Zachary Baumel finally came home. Baumel was believed to have been killed in a 1982 battle with Syrian forces in Lebanon. The military said that his remains were brought to Israel this week, ending a 37-year search for the missing Israeli soldier. Baumel went missing in the 1982 First Lebanon War’s battle of Sultan Yacoub, along with two other soldiers whose whereabouts remain unknown. His remains were brought to Israel via a third country – thought to be Russia – this week. In May, an official from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command terror group claimed that Islamic State members and other insurgents had excavated the remains of Baumel, Feldman and Katz from a cemetery near the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp outside Damascus. The announcement brought to a close a decades-long mission by Baumel’s parents to find their son, who was 21 when he went missing, which included international pressure campaigns and faint hopes that he may have been cap-

tured alive during the brutal tank battle. Baumel’s jumpsuit and boots were also retrieved this week. Baumel, a Brooklyn-born American immigrant, was one of three Israeli soldiers – the others were Zvi Feldman and Yehuda Katz – whose bodies were never recovered following the battle of Sultan Yacoub, a skirmish between the Israel Defense Forces and Syrian army in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley in which 21 Israeli servicemen were killed and more than 30 were injured. “I’ll never forget identifying the jumpsuit and boots. We immediately saw that it was an Armored Corps jumpsuit, and we saw the Hebrew writing on the back,” said the commander of Operation Bittersweet Song, who could only be identified by his rank and first Hebrew letter of his name, Col. Aleph. Baumel’s remains were retrieved in an effort led by Military Intelligence known as “Operation Bittersweet Song.” The remains of Feldman and Katz were not recovered in the operation. In September, the Russian defense ministry said that it had worked with Israel on an operation

to locate the remains of fallen IDF soldiers inside territory once held by the Islamic State terror group in Syria. Baumel was born in Brooklyn on November 17, 1960, the youngest son of Yona and Miriam Baumel. His family moved to Israel in 1970. At the age of 18, the basketball-loving Baumel joined the IDF Armored Corps through the hesder program. He was learning in the Har Etzion yeshiva in the West Bank, nearing the end of this program, when he was called back into active army service with the outbreak of the 1982 First Lebanon War, a military campaigned aimed at driving out Palestinian terrorist groups from southern Lebanon, which later saw Israel occupying large swaths of the country. Baumel was serving as a staff sergeant in the 362nd Armored Battalion of the 399th Brigade. (He was posthumously promoted to sergeant first class.) On June 10, 1982, his unit was sent into Sultan Yacoub to set up roadblocks in the area. The next morning, they encountered the Syrian military’s 1st Armored Division, and a bloody battle ensued.

By the end of the fighting, 20 Israeli soldiers were killed and more than 30 injured. Baumel, Feldman and Katz were officially declared missing, and two other soldiers were taken captive and later returned to Israel in a prisoner exchange. One of the unit’s tanks was also captured by Syrian forces and brought back to the country as a trophy. In 2016, it was returned to Israel by Russia. According to the IDF, the remains of Baumel, Feldman and Katz were believed to be in the control of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Syria. In 1993, half of Baumel’s dog tag was passed along to then-prime minister Yitzhak Rabin by PLO leader Yassar Arafat, giving Israeli Military Intelligence the evidence necessary to determine where Baumel’s remains were located in Syria.

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that was piloted by Bacos. Diverting it to Entebbe Airport in Uganda, the militants took the Jewish passengers hostage while freeing their non-Jewish counterparts. Despite being allowed to leave, Bacos and his crew refused to abandon his Jewish travelers and decided to remain hostage in Entebbe despite the severe risks the decision brought with it. They were eventually freed by the IDF in the famous Entebbe rescue mission, which was headed by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s brother, Yoni. Christian Estrosi, the mayor of Bacos’ hometown of Nice, announced on Facebook that Bacos had passed away last week at the age of 95. “He refused to abandon his passengers, who were taken hostage because they were Israeli or of Jewish origin, risking his own life,” Estrosi said. “Michel bravely refused to surrender to anti-Semitism and barbarism and brought honor to France.” Prime Minister Netanyahu called Bacos a “hero captain” for his actions to save his Jewish passengers. “I bow to his memory and salute Michel’s bravery,” he tweeted. Israel’s Consul General in New York Dani Dayan added that the pilot’s death marked the “death of a hero…. We salute you, Captain.” Bacos was piloting Air France Flight 139 from Tel Aviv to Paris with 246 passengers on board. Following the hijacking, Bacos said that it was “inconceivable” that he would leave his passengers to the mercy of an armed Palestinian terror group and ordered his crew to remain with the Jewish travelers at Entebbe Airport. “I told my crew that we must stay

until the end, because that was our tradition, so we cannot accept being freed. All my crew agreed without exception,” Bacos recalled in an interview with the BBC. Bacos’s heroic actions earned him France’s National Order of the Legion of Honor, the country’s highest civilian award.

Bedouin Gets Life for Murdering IDF Soldier

The Be’er Sheva District Court handed Khaled Abu Judeha a life sentence on Monday for murdering IDF Sergeant Ron Kukia in Arad in early November. Juheda, 22, had stabbed Ron Kukia near a mall while he was on leave from his base. Juheda, who lives in an illegal Bedouin village, was tracked down by the Shin Bet shortly afterwards following an intensive manhunt. “Ron was a victim only because he was a Jew and an armed soldier, who was alone,” wrote the judges in their verdict. “The defendant was equipped with a knife and a car only for the purpose of carrying out the attack. The defendant conceived the

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he Gra. The very name elicits feelings of awe as it conjures an image of towering Torah stature. From a small room in Vilna he shed illumination on every area of Torah. From halachah to kabbalah, Shulchan Aruch to Tanach, the Jewish people have been enriched by the Gaon of Vilna. Rabbeinu Avraham, his son and a major conduit for his teachings, amplifies his father’s ideas and brings them within the realm of our understanding. Schooled in his father’s method, Rabbeinu Avraham brings together all the streams of Torah knowledge to brighten the “night of redemption” with his Haggadah commentary the “Geulas Avraham.” These adaptations clarify and crystallize the major and minor themes of the Haggadah all the while exposing the reader to the very special derech of the Vilna Gaon. Eternal ideas with timeless applications will open your eyes and heart as you learn and relearn The Vilna Gaon Haggadah.

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ne of ArtScroll/Mesorah’s favorite authors invites us to his Seder — and it’s sure to be an enjoyable, enlightening, and uplifting experience. Rabbi Yechiel Spero is the author of the very popular Touched by a Story series. He is a charismatic teacher and speaker — and this carries over to his writing. In addition, he has an extraordinary knack for choosing stories and ideas and presenting them with clarity and excitement. In this volume, Rabbi Spero teaches the Haggadah in his own inimitable manner. He presents classic ideas in addition to his own, and relates them to our own lives and era. And he flavors his commentary with beautiful stories, as only he can. The combination is a Seder plate piled high with Yom Tov treats for the mind and heart. The author comes to his task with outstanding qualifications. He is a conscientious classroom rebbi who actually teaches the Haggadah year after year, so he knows what works, motivates, and inspires. As an added plus, Touched by the Seder includes the classic ArtScroll translation and instructions, so that every participant understands what he or she is saying, what to do, and when to do it. Many very fine Haggadahs are available, but this one is unique. It will “touch” your Seder and every guest at your table. And you’ll want to read and enjoy it all through Pesach and even throughout the year.

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here are so many facets to Passover, the beloved holiday of liberation, and to the Seder which is central to it. It is a festival that engages our imagination and our yearning, both national and personal. Passover touches our hearts and our minds. Rav Asher Weiss’s commentary on the Haggadah is a brilliant tour de force by a phenomenal Torah scholar, a rosh yeshiva and world-renowned rav and orator. Rabbi Weiss is the author of Minchas Asher and is consulted by leading Torah authorities around the world. In this work he captures many of the qualities that make Passover unique. In a remarkable series of profound yet readable essays, Rabbi Weiss examines the ethical and philosophical underpinnings of liberation and miracles. We learn how to engrave the lessons of the exodus deep into our hearts. Rabbi Weiss possesses a vast encyclopedic knowledge of Jewish law and an unusual talent for clear explanation. A fascinating section on halachah outlines the holiday’s laws and customs, including their background, sources and deﬁnitive rulings. Finally, his commentary on the Haggadah text itself weaves together the wisdom of Torah scholars throughout the ages, melding their timeless understanding with a contemporary perspective on our lives. Rav Asher Weiss is a towering Torah giant with a worldwide reputation. Now we can avail ourselves of his encyclopedic knowledge, his eloquence and his insight, to enrich our own Seder table, our holiday, and our faith.

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eder night commemorates the greatest true story of all time — the night when Hashem, in His splendor, came down Himself, personally, to liberate His People, the Jews. It is the night of our miracles and our liberation. It’s the night of our stories. Rabbi Yechiel Spero — acclaimed educator, erudite Torah scholar, and, of course, gifted storyteller — tells some of those stories in this engaging new Haggadah that is certain to enhance our Sedarim. In his many bestselling books, Rabbi Spero does a masterful job of bringing Torah insights to life through unusual stories. Touched by Our Story includes his wide-ranging, stimulating commentary on the Haggadah and, of course, Rabbi Spero’s trademark true stories. The Four Sons come to life, in tales like that of the Rosh Yeshivah who played “jacks” with a youngster or the gadol ha’dor who insisted a yeshivah change its language to accommodate two students who genuinely wanted to learn. We hear what the Klausenberger Rebbe had to say at a Seder not long after his liberation, and are amazed at the connection between the plague of Frogs and the remarkable survival of two victims of a ghastly terror attack. Enlightening, engaging, and eye-opening, this is a Haggadah that will ensure a lively, meaningful, and enjoyable Seder for us, our guests, and — most important of all — our children, the next generation to tell the stories.

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e’ve got the wine, the matzah, the stunning table settings. Now, all that’s missing to make the perfect Seder is… questions! Lots of questions! Chazal, the Jewish Sages, instructed that the story of the Exodus be told in question-and-answer style, reflecting the wording of the Torah’s commandment to relate the story, And it shall be when your son will ask you (Shemos 13:14). When a person asks a question, it shows that he is interested in hearing an answer, and he becomes an engaged participant in the discussion. The Pesach Haggadah: The Answer Is… generously fulfills this dictate, with over 1,000 answers to more than 300 questions! The Pesach Haggadah: The Answer Is… takes us through every facet of the Seder and the Passover story — the 4 sons, the 10 plagues, the unbelievable miracles of liberation, even the fascinating poem Chad Gadya that ends the Seder — by asking questions and offering answers. We see the Exodus through the eyes of luminaries such as Rambam and the Vilna Gaon, Rav Moshe Feinstein and the Belzer Rebbe, and literally hundreds more. Take a thoughtful question, give an intelligent and articulate answer, and you’ve got an interactive, dynamic and spirited experience. Multiply that by hundreds of questions and answers — and you have a Seder you will never forget.

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Khaled’s father for polygamy. “I call on the police to put the father of the family on trial; he is a terrorist like his children,” Boaz Kukia told reporters outside the courthouse. During the attack, Ron managed to escape after being stabbed and called for help from vehicles passing on the road before collapsing. Sadly, paramedics were unable to revive him and his death was pronounced at the scene.

Bibi Accused of “Bots” Tactics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid into his political rivals in the Blue and White faction after a newspaper report alleged that the Likud was operating thousands of fake online Twitter profiles known as “bots.” The New York Times and the Israeli Yediot Aharonot daily had published a joint report on Monday claiming that the Likud was operating a network of fictitious Twitter accounts which are synchronized with each other and echo the Likud’s messages. The report accused the Likud of “spreading poisonous propaganda, lies, and slander against Netanyahu’s enemies and against the media.” However, many of the alleged “bots” referred to in the article turned out to be real Israelis who support Netanyahu. The prime minister utilized the erroneous report to hit back at his political rivals. In a hastily convened press conference later that day, Netanyahu accused the media of “lying from the morning to night” and presented the Israelis who were behind what the aforementioned newspapers had called fictitious social media accounts. “None of them is fake; they’re all real people, all of them have families and opinions,” Netanyahu said. “A million Likud voters aren’t bots,” added Netanyahu. “For four years the media’s been lying to you from morning to evening; they silence and slander right-wingers, they called us a riffraff, kissers of amulets, and now they call us bots. “They had power. You have the opportunity to show what you think about them and our tremendous achievements.” The report had alleged that the “bots” had increased since Israel went to elections and “raised suspicions of serious criminal offenses, including violating election campaigning laws, election financing, impersonation, infringement of privacy protection laws, and tax evasion.” However, the expose acknowledged that “the report does not prove

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Brazil to Open Trade Office in Jerusalem

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that the country intends to open a trade office in Jerusalem. The mission will serve as a branch of the embassy in Tel Aviv and will prepare for the transfer of the Brazilian embassy to Jerusalem. “Brazil decided to establish an office in Jerusalem to promote trade, investment, technology and innovation as part of its embassy in Israel,” said a statement by the Brazilian Foreign Ministry. The decision mirrors similar actions by Hungary, which opened a trade office in Jerusalem while refraining from transferring the official embassy to the holy city. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s move to only open a trade office comes despite consistent promises in the runup to his election last year to move his country’s embassy to Israel’s capital city. During closed-door talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu this week he explained that just as U.S. President Donald Trump had waited a year before transferring the embassy, he would do it in stages as well. Brazil has come under severe pressure from Arab nations not to

move the embassy, who threaten to cut off meat imports from the South American nation should it move forward with the move, something that is liable to devastate its economy. The announcement of the new trade office came during Bolsonaro’s maiden visit to Israel this week. Accompanied by Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo, Science and Technology Marcos Pontes, and Intelligence Minister Augusto Helano, Bolsonaro met with Netanyahu and visited the Western Wall, as well as the headquarters of Israel’s elite Yamam SWAT team. During the visit, the Brazilian foreign minister signed agreements on security and aviation with the Acting Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz and hammered out an internal security agreement with Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan.

Senior Somali Diplomat Fired for Supporting Israel

Somalia’s growing debate over its ties with Israel was thrust into view this week after a senior diplomat was fired for failing to vote against an anti-Israel resolution at the United Nations. Titled “Human rights in the occupied Syrian Golan,” the UN Human Rights Council resolution condemned Israel for holding onto the Golan Heights. The measure came in response to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Israel’s presence on the strategic plateau. Yet unlike other Muslim countries who all voted for the motion, Somalia surprisingly declined to support it. The decision to refrain from condemning Israel was surprising, as the nation had voted in favor of three other anti-Israel resolutions on the same day. The groundbreaking decision was spearheaded by Abdullah Dool, a senior Somali diplomat who favors strengthening ties between the Muslim country and the Jewish State.

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Dool was fired for not supporting the anti-Israel resolution on the Golan Heights but told the Times of Israel that he was prepared to pay the price for establishing relations with Israel. “I am definitely in favor of ties with Israel. We shall see what the future holds for Somali-Israel ties,” Dool told the newspaper. “In our country there are many officials who are pro establishing ties with Israel, and there are those against…. It may take few more years for Somalia to establish ties.” The decision to fire Dool was widely supported by the Somali public, with a poll commissioned by a local newspaper showing that upwards of 80% supported the move. Undeterred, Dool took to Twitter to call for his country to officially establish diplomatic relations with Israel. “It is long overdue. Establishing diplomatic relations does not harm anyone but promote peace and cooperation,” tweeted Dool. “The Palestinians are their worst enemies. They never miss an opportunity to miss a chance. They are idiots and losers in Gaza. They should be condemned each time they attack civilians. It is in our interest to welcome Israel,” he wrote.

2,600-Year-Old Seal Found in Jerusalem

A 2,600-year-old stone seal and stamp dating to the end of the Kingdom of Judah – engraved with names in ancient Hebrew script – were recently discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David during archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University. According to excavation heads Prof. Yuval Gadot of Tel Aviv University and Dr. Yiftach Shalev of the Israel Antiquities Authority, the special finds were found inside a large building that was probably used as

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Why is Palestinian Terrorist Leila Khaled So Popular?

A disturbing new report by the Times of Israel showcases veteran Palestinian terrorist hijacker Leila Khaled’s growing popularity among the American far-left. Khaled rose to international fame for being the “first female airline hijacker” for commandeering and bombing TWA flight 840 in 1969. She was also involved in the attempted hijacking of El Al flight 219 in 1970 where she was found to be carrying two hand grenades by Israeli sky marshals. Khaled still calls herself an active

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litical fantasies of every preposterous and grisly sort, unto the people who… do not go very far to disguise the fact that they are chanting ‘Death to the Jews.’” In December, the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, voted to rename a major road “Leila Khaled Drive.” The move caused a storm within the local Jewish community, who called the decision “extremely divisive, inflammatory and polarizing, and detracts considerably from South African values of social cohesion and nation-building.” A month later, Khaled was the featured speaker at the 2017 European Parliament’s Conference on “The Role of Women in the Palestinian Popular Resistance.”

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member of the Popular Front For The Liberation Of Palestine (PFLP), a violent group that is recognized by the UN, EU and the U.S. as a terror organization. The PFLP is responsible for dozens of airline hijackings and suicide bombings that sent hundreds of Israelis to an early death. One would think that anyone with such a reputation would find themselves outside the pale. But that is not

the case with Khaled. Rather than be shunned by polite society, the terrorist has become an international icon and is an eagerly sought-after speaker among the far-left in the United States. One group that has adopted Khaled is the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The radical political party, that counts prominent Congresswoman Alexandria Oca-

sio-Cortez as a member, has publicly identified with the hijacker and constantly quotes her in official press releases and on social media. “Lately, DSA has had the misfortune to get taken over by a flash mob of fresh-faced hipsters just out of college,” read a recent profile of the group in the magazine “Tablet.” “And the hipsters have naturally turned the august organization into a zoo of po-

The city of Chicago is demanding that actor Jussie Smollett pay for the lengthy police investigation into the hate crime attack that allegedly never happened after the charges against him were mysteriously dropped. City Hall told Smollett in a letter that he could face legal action if he does not pony up the $130,106.15 in expenses incurred by Chicago as a result of the probe. “The City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department take seriously those who make false statements to the police, thereby diverting resources from other investigations and undermining the criminal justice system,” said the missive, which was signed by Chicago’s legal head Ed Siskel. City spokesperson Bill McCaffrey added during a press conference that “the city feels this is a reasonable and legally justifiable amount to collect to help offset the costs of the investigation.” Smollett’s lawyers swiftly rejected the demand, saying that the city had no right to charge their client for the

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expenses incurred by the investigation. Attorney Mark Geragos, who is representing Smollett, accused Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel of “acting unhinged” and added that his client was the real victim in the saga. “It is the mayor and the police chief who owe Jussie – owe him an apology – for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud,” the attorney said. “Jussie has paid enough.” Chicago officials have been fuming ever since Cook Country mysteriously dropped all the charges Smollett was facing for allegedly making up a hate crime attack he said he experienced earlier this year. The decision not to prosecute the actor came despite a wealth of evidence police said they collected that proves Smollett fabricated the entire episode for reasons of self-promotion. Smollett had told police that two white supremacists tied a noose around his neck while yelling racist and homophobic slurs during an early morning attack. Smollett’s claim that the perpetrators had yelled, “This is MAGA country” during the assault led many to blame President Donald Trump for the attack. Following an investigation, Chicago police concluded that Smollett made up the entire attack in an attempt to avoid being dropped from his hit show “Empire.” Police reached their conclusions after detaining two of Smollett’s black acquaintances who admitted that they were paid by the actor to orchestrate the fake attack.

Avenatti’s Legal Woes Celebrity lawyer and renowned enemy of President Trump Michael Avenatti will now face the fight for his

most important client yet: himself. Avenatti is in a mountain of legal trouble after being arrested in both New York and California for a slew of offenses.

The lawyer was arrested last week in New York amid claims that he attempted to extort sports giant Nike. According to prosecutors, Avenatti tried to force Nike to pay him $25 million in exchange for quieting down allegations that the company made illegal payments to high school athletes. Avenatti allegedly threatened to hold a dramatic press conference on the day that Nike announced its annual earnings, a move that was designed to cause their shares to dive. Avenatti faces charges of extortion along now-former CNN legal contributor Mark Geragos, who authorities say was involved in the shakedown as well. Both insist that they are innocent and vow to fight the case. Meanwhile, Avenatti is facing unrelated wire and bank fraud charges in California’s Orange Country regarding financial improprieties with a former client of his. Prosecutors allege that he filed fictitious tax returns to earn a $4 million line of credit with a Mississippi bank and pocketed a client’s multimillion-dollar settlement a few years back. The avalanche of legal problems marks a steep downfall for the brash lawyer, who first rose to fame while representing a former female acquaintance of President Donald

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New Orleans Apologizes for Lynching ItalianAmericans 128 years after 11 Italians were lynched before a cheering crowd, New Orleans is apologizing for the horrific crime that left deep scars on the Southern U.S. city. The lynching had occurred following the killing of Police Commissioner David Hennessy. Coming during a period of virulent anti-immigrant sentiment, a group of 12 Italian immigrants were quickly rounded up as the culprits and charged with murder. City officials confidently predicted that the dozen immigrants would easily be convicted. However, a jury found them all innocent, infuriating the locals. The next day, thousands of New Orleans residents smashed down the door of the county jail and emptied their shotguns into the bod-

ies of the helpless Italians. The crowd dragged two of them outside and hanged them from a tree limb and lamppost in what is considered to be the worst lynching in U.S. history. For years, New Orleans refused to apologize for the incident, and no one was ever brought to justice for their role in the killing. That will change, however, as Mayor LaToya Cantrell issues a formal apology on behalf of the city, a gesture Italian-American organizations say is long past due. The apology comes after the Order of the Sons of Italy approached Mayor Cantrell about an apology, which will take place at an Italian-American heritage museum in the city. Order of the Sons of Italy member John Fratta says the apology is aimed at raising awareness of the lynching, something he told the BBC was important because “they don’t teach this in schools.” “Nobody thinks of an Italian being lynched, when it was common practice back then,” said Fratta. “So [the apology] is more of an education, especially for younger Italian-Americans. It’s also to let these 11 souls rest in peace, knowing that they got the apology they deserved.”

Judge: Trump’s Arctic Executive Order Unlawful

The Trump administration’s campaign to expand offshore drilling suffered a blow recently after a federal judge reinstated a ban in large swaths of the Arctic Ocean and dozens of canyons in the Atlantic Ocean. In Alaska, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason ruled that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to issue his 2017 executive order overturning a ban implemented by President Obama. According to Gleason, while federal law enables presidents to hold back land from development, only Congress can reverse previous bans.

“The wording of President Obama’s 2015 and 2016 withdrawals indicates that he intended them to extend indefinitely, and therefore be revocable only by an act of Congress,” Gleason wrote. Gleason’s verdict reinstates a drilling ban on much of the Arctic Ocean off of Alaska. Trump’s executive order in 2017 had struck down three memoranda and one executive order in 2015 and 2016 by then-President Barack Obama that banned oil leasing on 125 million acres of the Arctic Ocean from oil leasing. Obama’s measures also affected parts of the Atlantic Ocean as well. The ruling enraged proponents of expanded drilling, who rued the lost economic benefits the ban was causing. “While we disagree with the decision, our nation still has a significant opportunity before us in the development of the next offshore leasing plan to truly embrace our nation’s energy potential and ensure American consumers and businesses continue to benefit from U.S. energy leadership,” said an official from the American Petroleum Institute. The ruling resulted from litiga-

The Passing of the Skulener Rebbe, zy”a: A Monumental Loss

n Monday, the Skulener Rebbe, Harav Yisrael Avrohom Portugal, zt”l, passed away in Baltimore, Maryland. The Jewish world reeled from the tremendous loss of a tzaddik in our times. The Rebbe, who was 95 when he was niftar, had been ill for a while. Jews worldwide had poured out their hearts in tefillah, beseeching Hakadosh Baruch Hu to send the Rebbe a refuah sheleima. The Rebbe succeeded his father, Harav Eliezer Zusia Portugal, zt”l, to lead his

chassidim after his father passed away in 1982. During the 36 years of leading his chassidim, the Skulener Rebbe dedicated his heart to Jews of all backgrounds who came to him for brachos, advice, and to pour out their hearts to the Rebbe. The Rebbe was a tzaddik ensconced in kedushah. He continued the work of his father in bearing the responsibility for Chessed L’Avrohom, the organization which his father built to help immigrant children in Eretz Yisrael remain true to Torah ideals. The Rebbe had trav-

eled extensively worldwide to raise funds for Chessed L’Avraham. Neither his age nor his ailing health prevented the Rebbe from reaching out to Yidden. He would spend his days and nights counseling others, preparing for tefillah, and learning. Little time was spent sleeping or eating – the Rebbe would only eat one meal a day. The Rebbe railed against the dangers of the internet or other technological devices. At the levaya this week, it was announced that those with a smartphone in

their pockets could not touch the aron. The levaya was held on Tuesday morning at the Skulener Bais Medrash in Boro

Park. Almost 100,000 Jews came to mourn the tzaddik. The Rebbe is buried in the Viznitz Bais Olam in Monsey. Yehi zichro baruch.

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tion filed by a slew of environmental advocacy organizations. A spokesman from The Sierra Club, which had led the effort to reverse Trump’s executive order, told CBS that the ruling was “great news for the Arctic Ocean, great news for the planet, great news for the fight against climate change.”

Walmart’s $1 a Day Degree

Walmart wants its employees to have access to education. Recently, the largest private employer in the United States announced that it is offering its 1.4 million associates an updated suite of education benefits. Branded as “Live Better U,” Walmart’s U.S.-based associates will be able to finish high school, participate in the retailer’s $1 a day college program, and receive discounts of up to 20% on master’s degrees. Two years ago, Walmart launched its in-house training program called the Walmart Academy. The free academies, located in the back of about 200 stores, teach associates customer service skills, retail math, and how to use new technology, among other things. Now, associates can earn up to 21 hours of college credit at the retailer’s academies that can transfer to some universities. More recently, Walmart partnered with Guild Education, a firm that helps companies offer education benefits to employees. As part of Walmart’s program, they selected three universities — University of Florida, Brandman, and Bellevue University — where associates can earn a degree for $1 a day. Those three schools also cater to adult learning. The degrees offered under the $1-a-day model include an associate of arts (general education) or bachelor’s degrees in business man-

agement and leadership, business administration, and business management (supply chain, transportation, and logistics management). Eventually, Walmart wants to provide more tech degrees. To date, 3,000 Walmart associates have enrolled in the college program. Across the suite of educational offerings, more than 4,500 associates have joined at various levels, with about 200 signing up just last week. “We talk about ‘Save Money, Live Better.’ That is our mission as a company. We felt like we had the opportunity to expand this,” Drew Holler, the SVP of Associate Experience, said. “This is a foundation for us. We will continue to grow it.” Holler expects that when the associates will start to graduate many will stay with the company. “You may be hourly today, but you may go into management. Some may leave and do other things, which we would be happy with as well.”

Disney Slims Down

Heading to Disney on chol hamoed? Leave your supersized stroller at home. Last week, the children’s – and adults’ – wonderland announced that guests will no longer be able to bring in stroller wagons and said that strollers will be limited to 31” by 52”. The company added that the size limits on strollers will help ease “guest flow” and reduce congestion. Most double strollers would still be OK to use, and there are strollers available for rent at the parks. In addition to the slimmed down stroller policy, Disney announced that there will be a smoking ban at all its parks starting May 1. Currently, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Downtown Disney District in Cali-

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fornia all have designated smoking areas, which will be removed “to provide a more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits,” according to Disney World’s updated FAQ. Smoking and vaping will now only be allowed in specific areas outside park entrances and at Disney resort hotels. Starting May 1, Disney will also be banning loose and dry ice at the parks. Reusable ice packs are allowed and “cups of ice are available at no charge” from any park location that sells beverages.

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city employees from 2018 through 2020, with options to renew. After The Sun reported the Kaiser purchase, State Comptroller Peter Franchot called on Pugh to resign, and Gov. Larry Hogan asked the office of the state prosecutor to begin a criminal investigation into the allegations against Pugh. Even as Pugh resigned her seat on the UMMS board and handed

back $100,000 of the book payments, she was defiant. She issued a statement saying she was proud of the books and the message they were aimed at sharing, and she called inquiries into the UMMS deal a “witch hunt.” On Thursday, though, she held a news conference at City Hall apologizing for it. “In hindsight, this arrangement

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with the University of Maryland Medical System was a regrettable mistake,” she said. Pugh, a veteran of almost two decades in Baltimore politics, secured the mayoralty by winning the 2016 Democratic primary, taking 37 percent of the vote to defeat a dozen other hopefuls. Pugh’s chief rival in that election was former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who sought her old job back after being forced to resign after being convicted of embezzling gift cards for the poor. Pugh is paid $185,000 as mayor.

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U.S. Cuts Aid to Northern Triangle Countries

Trump had blamed the aforementioned nations, known as the Northern Triangle countries, for enabling caravans of illegal migrants to storm the U.S. border in the hope of a better life. “We were paying them tremendous amounts of money. And we’re not paying them anymore. Because they haven’t done a thing for us. They set up these caravans,” Trump said on Friday. Trump’s remarks come as the U.S. prepares for “the mother of all caravans” with more than 20,000

The United States stopped all of its monetary aid to the Central American Countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras this week in what President Donald Trump called retaliation for sending migrant caravans to the U.S. “At the Secretary’s instruction,

people that is approaching the border. Trump said the amount of money slated to be cut tops $500 million but it wasn’t clear if that figure was accurate. The cuts come after the State Department unveiled a new program in December that would mobilize $5.8 billion in public and private American investment to the three countries. The amount of asylum seekers fleeing violence in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala has skyrocketed in recent months, with the majority heading towards the United States. The three nations are where most of the migrants attempting to cross the U.S. southern border come from.

New Auschwitz Exhibit Opens in NY A large, hulking boxcar used to transport hundreds of thousands of Jews to their deaths is only one of the 700 Holocaust artifacts that are being unveiled for a new exhibition

on Auschwitz in New York. Titled “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away,” the exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan aims to showcase the decrepit Polish village once called Oswiecim that the Nazis occupied and transformed into a site where millions of Jews were slaughtered, gassed, and cremated.

The event will open on May 8, the day that the Russians liberated Auschwitz in 1945. Researchers estimate that over 1 million Jews —a sixth of the total amount of Jews who were killed in the Holocaust — were gassed, shot, hanged or starved in Auschwitz. They were brought to their early deaths by the gray, windowless boxcars similar to the one that is now on display in New York.

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as a desk used by Auschwitz commander Rudolf Hoss, SS head Heinrich Himmler’s personal dagger and helmet, and a part of the electrified fence in the death camp that was used to prevent prisoners from escaping. The exhibition also includes personal items of inmates, including a

trumpet one survivor used to save his life by entertaining his captors and a comb fashioned out of scrap metal. The materials belong to 20 different institutions worldwide and are on loan to the Auschwitz exhibition, which runs through January 3, 2020.

If you hit snooze on your alarm clock too many times to count, then this is perfect for you. Scientists are looking for women willing to stay in bed for 60 days to help them study how weightlessness affects the human body. In exchange for enjoying your time snuggled under the covers, participants will be paid 16,500 euros, or about $18,522. When astronauts are in space, the weightlessness caused by microgravity changes their bodies. The reduced physical stress in space leads their muscles and bones to break down and body fluids to shift toward their head, according to the German Aerospace Center, which was commissioned by NASA and the European Space Agency to conduct the study. By studying weightlessness’ effects that are similar to bedrest, scientists are hoping to learn more about the phenomenon and employ methods to counteract the negative impacts of weightlessness. Two-thirds of the study’s participants will use a “short-arm human centrifuge” that generates artificial gravity and corrects the distribution of body fluids. Each person involved in the study will lay on a bed that is slightly tilted downwards by the head. Nutritionists will be employed to ensure that participants eat healthily and will not gain weight during the study. Even so, pancakes and extra treats will be on the menu. Everything during the study will need to be done lying down. That includes eating, showering and even going to the bathroom. In other words, you won’t be asked to mop the floor or vacuum for a whole two months – sounds like a vacation to me.

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Abu Zakkour looks like a banana. Or maybe a lemon. Or even a daffodil. And he doesn’t mind. In fact, he loves it. Now, Aleppo’s so-called “Yellow Man” is vying for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. “I have worn yellow since 1983,” the 70-year-old says. “All my things are yellow: my clothes, my mobile phone, my pillow, my watches. I really love its flair.” Abu Zakkour is known throughout the city for his bright look. “It

takes me more than four hours to cross a nearly one-kilometer-long road because so many people stop me for pictures,” he says. One restaurant erected a statue of Abu Zakkou near its entrance. “The Trump of Aleppo,” the owner wrote in Arabic above the statue, referring in particular to the American president’s hair color. The widower and father of three lives alone in a small apartment in the city. Here too, the eye-catching splash of yellow is everywhere: yellow underwear hangs from his balcony. Inside his house, bright shoes, chairs and tables make for a sunny interior. Look into his closet and you’ll be blinded by its brightness. “I have a hundred items of clothing in yellow: pants, hats, shirts, glasses and ties,” he says. “I struggled a lot to collect this fortune, and I don’t think anyone could have done what I did.” Abu Zakkour has his idiosyncrasies, believe it or not. He refuses to divulge his love for the color yellow. His “secret,” he says, will be revealed in his will. And by then, the Yellow Man will be no more.

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Sweet Art

Sometimes something so sweet can be so bitter. Two artists in Ukraine recently dedicated themselves to making a portrait of Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko in anticipation of the country’s recent elections. The piece of art was made out of candy wrappers and bullet casings – but the artists do not have sweet feelings for the leader. Titled “Face of Corruption,” the collage by Daria Marchenko and Daniel Green is full of hidden meanings. According to Marchenko, the candy wrappers symbolize the empty promises Poroshenko made to Ukrainians about five years ago when he came to power. The artists had to use 44 pounds of candies for the piece. Ironically, Poroshenko

owns the candy company that produces the sweets. The background of the portrait is made out of bullet casings collected from Ukraine’s volatile east and are arranged in a pattern to resemble chocolate bars, in a nod to Poroshenko’s background in the confectionery business and his nickname “the Chocolate King.” Close-up, the chocolate bars also resemble coffins which symbolize the lost souls of Ukrainians, Marchenko told Reuters. “In the background we can see the country at war, the country full of coffins while the president lives in sweetness under any circumstances,” she said. This is not the first time the duo collaborated to create artwork with deeper meanings. Their 2015 “Face of War” depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and was made of bullet casings, while a 2017 portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump was made of coins and titled “Face of Money.” Ultimately, Marchenko and Green may have something sweet to swallow, as election results show that Poroshenko trails behind other candidates in this week’s elections. Sweet revenge?

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Recently, a judge in Hawaii told an offender to stop drinking Pepsi while on probation. The soda ban was suggested by Judge Rhonda Loo in Maui after Christopher Montilliano, Jr. lied to police during his arrest. The 21-year-old had told officers that his cousin had allowed him to drive the stolen car and that he was on his way to buy soft drinks. The judge suggested Montilliano not drink Pepsi for four years after

he told her it was his favorite soft drink. “You didn’t want to admit that you actually stole the vehicle,” Loo told Montilliano. “Is it because the soda made you do it?” Montilliano spent seven days in jail following his arrest. During that time, he learned the importance of complying with the law, defense attorney Josh James said in court. “I’m not going to steal cars anymore,” Montilliano told the judge. “I don’t want to be in jail no more.” Loo also sentenced Montilliano to 100 hours of community service and a $100 fine. He had pleaded no contest to charges of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and driving without a license. Seems like Coca Cola may just have a new customer.

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Students from the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls attended the Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; STEM Day at Cornell Tech, organized by the American Technion Society, the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education, and First New York City. The program featured a day of hands-on learning with workshops that helped the students expand their knowledge of STEM and the digital world. Pictured: Tova Kantrowitz, senior advisor for Strategic Partnerships and Special Initiatives at the American Technion Society, and Judy Lebovits, vice president & director at the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education, along with students.

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Preparing for Pesach at Gesher

Purim at i-Shine

ore than 250 children, parents and friends got into the holiday spirit at i-Shine Five Towns’ annual Pre-Purim Party. The March 18th event was hosted by SKA, with students helping run the program. Kids enjoyed a carnival featuring blow-up rides, cotton candy, popcorn, professional face-painting, and the i-Shine costume contest with amazing prizes. i-Shine is Chai Lifeline’s afterschool program for children living with illness or loss in the family. To learn more, please visit www.ishinechailifeline.org.

n Wednesday March 27-Thursday, March 28, MTA sophomores embarked on an incredible two-day trip to Connecticut! This action-packed adventure included indoor and outdoor sports at Danbury Sports Dome; laser tag, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, bowling, and arcade games at Nomads Adventure Quest; exploring the indoor ropes course at It Adventure Ropes Course; davening and shiur at the Orchard Street Syn-

agogue; swimming; a midnight BBQ; paintball, and more! “Each grade at MTA participates in at least one grade-wide trip per year, which offers the amazing opportunity for talmidim to bond with each other and their rebbeim outside the classroom,” said Director of Student Activities Elie Hirt. “These trips are in addition to the regular shiur trips and Shabbatonim that occur throughout the year, which truly enhance the student experience.”

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Ashreinu MishnaBoyz Melava Malka

Yossi Keilson, Rabbi Ahron Wahl, Reb Daniel Waldman and Rabbi Dovid Bender

he Ashreinu MishnaBoyz siyum/melavaÂ malkaÂ was a true kiddush Hashem. About 17 years ago, Ashreinu started a Motzei Shabbos shiurÂ for boys in sixth through eighth grade to start their week off right. This year the MishnaBoyz program was added. Most Motzei Shabbosim the boys got together at YFR for a very clear and exciting shiur given by Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AharonÂ Wahl on Mesech-

tasÂ Bikkurim. Each week the boys were taught about about Mishnayos a week. The boys were responsibleÂ to chazarÂ the Mishnayos that they learned that week at least one timeÂ each day. Thursday nights were mishmarÂ night held at Yeshivas ShaareiÂ Chaim, of course with cholent after the mishmar. This past Motzei Shabbos the boys were treated to a siyum with Chinese foodÂ on mesechtasÂ Bikkurim

andÂ melavaÂ malkaÂ held at the home of DovidÂ and Zvi Ungar. Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dovid Bender, Rosh Kollel Tirtza Devora, was the guest speaker and spoke about how importantÂ it is to utilize time. Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bender said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You boys come on your own time to learn. That is a sure way to reach greatness.â&#x20AC;? After all the boys ate their share, assistant director YossiÂ Keilson introduced Bikkurim Jeopardy. All the boys were divided into three teams

and had to answer questions on Bikkurim.Â It was a great way to finish this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ashreinu MishnaBoyz program. Ashreinu thanks the Ungar family, Rabbi Wahl, Yossi Keilson and Rabbi Dovid Bender for a beautiful event. For more information regarding Ashreinu please email ashreinufr@ gmail.com.

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Advocating for Israel

AFTR High School students and their chaperones, Rabbi Yonoson Hirtz and Mrs. Goldy Walfish, had the privilege of attending the AIPAC 2019 policy conference in Washington, D.C., last week which culminated with

a lobbying session where students went to Capitol Hill to meet with our Rep. Kathleen Rice. Students also had the unique opportunity to meet and speak with former HAFTR parent, Ambassador David Friedman, U.S. ambassador to Israel. Love of

the Jewish State and promotion of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship is central to HAFTR’s mission. Pictured from left to right are: Jonathan Lederer, Aidan Schechter, Ben Perl, Elijah Greenberg, David Lederer, Noah Nierenberg, Elijah

Gurvitch, Rabbi Yonoson Hirtz, Ambassador David Friedman, Mrs. Goldy Walfish, Molly Vashovsky, Emily Silverstein, Rachel Hamburger, Jamie Beer, Ashley van Amerongen, Jillian Mestel, and Annabelle Muller.

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entral is fortunate to be selected as a participant in the Amazon Future Engineer program in conjunction with curriculum provider EdHesive. The Amazon Future Engineer program is a comprehensive childhood-to-career program to inspire, educate, and train children and young adults to pursue careers in computer science. The program seeks to dramatically expand access to high caliber preparatory courses, curricular resources, and programs for schools and districts to help prepare and propel high school students for-

ward in their pursuit of AP Computer Science education. The Amazon Future Engineer opportunities are available for schools offering AP Computer Science for the first time. This opportunity will propel Central to further our commitment to enhancing the STEM opportunities for our students. This amazing opportunity will enable us to offer a compelling computer science curriculum that will both offer instruction and inspiration and further open the alluring world of STEM for our students.

HAFTR Middle School students Kaitlin Pollack, Elyssa Bari, Daniella Aronov, Isaac Lent and Alex Ernst were treated to milkshakes at Crawfords with Dr. Yali Werzberger as a reward for winning the “Gotchya” Board raffle. Students who go out of their way to engage in acts of kindness have their names prominently displayed on the “Gotchya” Board, culminating in a monthly raffle. We are so proud of the acts of kindness our students have shown, earning them a place on the board!

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Art with Atoms

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he 6th graders of Bais Yaakov of Queens are exploring a unit on matter. To review the parts of the atom in a creative and fun way, the girls each created an artistic atom using supplies such as pipe cleaners, sequins, buttons,

gems, and rubber bands. The students created a key to identify the nucleus, protons, neutrons, and electrons. Each one is unique and informative! The masterpieces have been displayed in the classroom and halls for all to admire.

Reading is Fun at HANC

ANC Plainview celebrated “March is Reading” month in some really exciting ways! The school kicked off the month with an author/illustrator visit from Ross Burach who taught everyone how to illustrate his most famous character and took us through the book process from brainstorming to publication. Each student from nursery through 6th grade celebrated reading in many fashions, including filling out BINGO boards with different things to read, writing poems, as well as drawing favorite characters and book covers. All participants of these activities received prizes: coloring books and crayons, Mad Libs and a few grand prize winners took home pictures drawn by Ross Burach during his visit. However, the highlight of the month was “Tucked in Tuesdays,” when the principal, Rabbi Kalman Fogel, read a bedtime story on Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. The idea stemmed from Dr. Belinda George, a principal in Texas, who does this each week and after permission to use her tagline and author permissions to read weekly stories, the Facebook page became the place to go at bedtime. Rabbi Fogel read Duck and Goose by Tad Hills, The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach, Bulldozer’s Big Day by Candace Fleming, and School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex.

Timeless designs and fine craftsmanship are characteristic trademarks that set Today’s kitchen apart from all others. The month-long programming was orchestrated by school librarian Francie Goldberg who says this all comes from fostering a love of reading. “The purpose of some of the squares on the BINGO board was to show students they are reading without even realizing they are reading like a clothing tag, shopping list or a recipe. I love bringing books to life by bringing authors to the school and the timing was perfect. Rabbi Fogel reading a weekly bedtime story was icing on the cake,” said Mrs. Goldberg. Rabbi Fogel really enjoyed the weekly reading as well, saying, “It is always a wonderful opportunity to connect with students outside the classroom.” The parents also really enjoyed the experience, sharing the videos on their personal Facebook pages and spreading the word about the fun programming at HANC Plainview!

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Nurturing Future Innovators CIJE’s Journey Through the “Startup Nation” By Orly Nadler

hose child will grow to become the next innovator of the 21st century? Luckily, research has a few tips for altering the “nurture” part of the success equation. In a recently published research paper, “Who Becomes an Inventor in America? The Importance of Exposure to Innovation,” the data is clear – a childhood full of exposure to individuals who specialize in innovation through one’s family or neighborhood has a significant effect on a child’s propensity to become an inventor. In line with this research, CIJE-Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education has crafted a 10-day marathon trip through some of the most innovative companies that are shaping the technological landscape of the start-up nation: Israel. A country with a limited population of 8.7 million, Israel has the 3rd most companies listed on the Nasdaq, after the U.S. and China. Israel has earned the moniker of “Startup Nation” mostly because it has largest number of startups per capita in the world, approximately 1 startup for every 1,400 people. For comparison’s sake, for every 1,400

people France has .112 startups, Germany has .056 and the UK has .21 startups (Israeli Tech’s Identity Crisis: Startup Nation or Scale Up Nation?). Israel shines not only numerically but also quantitatively. Some of these startups have gone on to be high-profile exits — Mazor, which sold to Medtronics for $1.6 billion, and Mobileye to Intel for $15.3 billion, both which were visited by CIJE students on their recent trip. CIJE teenagers got firsthand exposure to the pioneers, hackers, inventors, and entrepreneurs who are tackling some of the most pressing issues of our times. These innovators are driven by purpose, displayed irresistible passion, and have crystal clear goals that are fueled by audacity/chutzpah to reconfigure the status-quo. CIJE services over 200 Jewish day schools and yeshivot with engineering curriculum that is guided by a bi-weekly visit from a senior engineer or scientist. In addition, CIJE brings together schools in enriching programming that include hackathons, Shark Tanks, visits to leading tech companies and premier universities. Students from Jewish day

schools across America—NY, NJ, FL, WA—visited an array of startups specializing in AI, electric aircraft, drone technology, drip irrigation, water desolation, air-defense, app development and autonomous driver-assistance technology – to name a few. Students quickly noted that each company was driven by a clear passion to combat a specific life-altering issue. Mobileye is set on eradicating the enormous amount of deaths from automobile accidents. Sodastream conveyed a strong message of sustainability by limiting the onetime use of plastic bottles and is driven to create a new paradigm of peace through employing a diverse workforce. Eviation, another destination through “Startup Nation,’ aims at changing the way people move regionally. It is pioneering the industry’s first all-electric aircraft. The zero-emission aircraft will transport 9 passengers for the price of a train ticket. This company wants to make long drives “fly” by. CIJE students were mesmerized by the robotic demonstration at Mazor Robotics. Mazor is an Israeli medical device company and manufacturer of a robotic guidance sys-

tem for spine surgery. The systems provide surgeons with 3D analytics and virtual-planning tools that guide robotic arms to enable screws to be placed with far more precision than freehand alone. Precision is a big deal in spine and brain procedures; improperly placed implants can sometimes lead to permanent nerve damage and expose medical practitioners to legal headaches. What’s more, increased precision lowers complication rates lessens the need for exposure to radiation and leads to lower levels of post-surgery pain. Beyond innovation in the corporate world, students watched robots spring to life at the Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab research facilities at the Technion University. CIJE students got a firsthand tour from the lab’s founder, Prof. Alon Wolf. The objective of the research in this specialized lab is to develop fundamental theories in bio-kinematics and biomechanics as well as to ap-

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Who will become the innovators of tomorrow? CIJE students who experienced the in’ and outs of the Startup Nation know the formula well: irresistible passion, chutzpah, and the audacity to challenge the status quo.

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MTA’s LEAD Cohort

his year’s MTA LEAD cohort recently had the opportunity to meet with Harris Goodman, vice president of Corporate Development and Strategy at Achieve3000, the leader in online differentiated instruction, which serves millions of students worldwide. The group of aspiring entrepreneurs participated in an interactive discussion with Mr. Goodman where they explored the keys to successful innovation. Workshops like this are just one

of the many unique components included in MTA LEAD, an entrepreneurship program designed to empower talmidim with the ability to build on their entrepreneurial ideas

and create meaningful and sustainable business projects, while gaining lasting business and communal leadership skills. Working in teams, talmidim are mentored by industry

leaders on how to develop a business plan and have the opportunity to participate in lectures at Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business.

as Vice President Mike Pence, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. They also heard about different Israeli start-ups and innovations which are

making a powerful impact in Israel and the world. The most amazing part of AIPAC is seeing there are 18,000 people of all races and religions who also support and stand with Israel no

matter our differences. The SKA students returned educated, inspired, and empowered to use what they learned at the conference to make a change.

SKA Attends AIPAC By Talia Wein

nce again, the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls had the incredible opportunity to send a delegation of students to the AIPAC policy conference held on Sunday, March 24 through Tuesday, March 26. Over 20 SKA girls were in attendance this year. The conference was called “Connected for Good” and focused on bipartisanship and uniting diverse types of people for a common cause – the American-Israeli relationship. Students had the opportunity to hear from important speakers such

Shevach Students and Alumna Help Spread the Spirit of Purim

n Taanis Esther, a group of Shevach students went to visit the Boulevard ALP to deliver mishloach manos provided by Agudas Yisrael of America and to bring the spirit of Purim to the residents. With fun costumes and lively music, the elderly residents and the Shevach students alike had a memorable and uplifting experience. One of the students who participated in this venture shared a glimpse of her rewarding experience. “Even before we arrived, I could see the excitement on the faces of all of the girls, all ready to share their enthusiasm with others. As we walked in to the nursing home, fully clad in our Purim

gear, we saw the faces of the residents light up as they anticipated what was to come. As we walked around wishing everyone a ‘Happy Purim!’ and delivering the mishloach manos, we were inspired by the response of the residents. They all had something to give back, whether it be a smile, a story, or a simple ‘thank you,’ their responses made all of our efforts worthwhile. As we left the nursing home, we felt that we had reached a level of true simchas Purim, which would stay with us for a while. It was clear to us that we had definitely received more than we had given.” This was just one girl’s experience, yet it was clear that many others felt the same way.

Kudos to the following Shevach students who participated in this wonderful chessed: Hindy Ausfresser, Shani Bennett, Miriam Shira Chanales, Miriam Goldstone, Tehila Hecht, Aviva Keller, Chaya Sara Kessler, Hudi Kramer, Devorah Leah Lavian, Avigayil Marcus, Shaina Mirsky, Chaya Podemski, Chavi Ribowsky, Bracha Rosenberg, Rochel Rosenshine, Batzie Schwartz, Shira Sklar, Hindy Steinberg, Malka Adina Taub, Racheli Taub, Bryndal Wurem, and Gitty Wurem. In Kew Gardens, The Atria and The Homestead were both treated to a memorable visit by Shevach alumna Mrs. Batzion (Massis) Brody, her

husband, and her three children, who, in their delightful costumes, brought Purim joy to all the residents. All the seniors loved being visited by the charming children; many residents, in fact, remembering them from their previous Purim visits. As Mrs. Brody stated, “I started coming here on Purim when I was a Shevach student, and I will not give it up! This is the true spirit of Purim that I hope to impart to my children.” The Queens community can be very proud of the Shevach students, as we know that they will continue to do their wonderful acts of chessed and astound us with their willingness to give.

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gram on winter Friday nights (along with chulent and kugel), an end of summer/pre-Yeshiva learning program, a weekly robust teen minyan led by Rabbi Gershon Kramer and a Shavous Torah Challenge.” The siyum coinciding with Parshas Parah made for an apropos ending to Mesechtas Parah. The siyum began with a shiur on the final two Mishnayos of the mesechta followed by a brief recap of all the major topics and ideas covered throughout the mesechta. This was then followed by divrei bracha by Rabbi Teitelbaum who noted the practical relevance of the Parah Adumah to our yearning for the Beis HaMikdash and renewal of the service of korbanos. The misaymim were then zocheh to be addressed by Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchanan, who took great joy in the young men making a siyum and noted that it is through learning Mishnayos that we will be zocheh to the geulah. This was followed by the siyum and seudah where the misayimim were treated to a lavish buffet and more inspiring words from Rabbi Yitzie Ross, who, through masterful storytelling, taught the boys that through our acts of chessed and kindness we all have the potential to be Eliyahu HaNavi. This was followed by dancing and prizes for the misayamim. Plans are underway for next year’s Chaburah. If you would like more information regarding the Chaburah, please email zemannakat@gmail.com.

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The Freedom To Choose By Gabriel Geller, Royal Wine/Kedem

esach is Chag Hamatzos. People often ask which wine pairs best with matzos. There are two answers to this question: Either no wine pairs with matzah or all wines do. And that’s without getting into the discussion about gebrochts and non-gebrochts. Pesach is also Chag Ha’aviv and Chag Hage’ula, the holiday which celebrates the beginning of the spring. Trees are blossoming these days, the weather is warming up, and a bounty of freshly bottled rosé and white wines are popping up on the stores’ shelves.

Rosé and whites are the perfect wines to relax with on a warm Chol Hamoed afternoon, or with the many fish, chicken and salads to be served over the course of yom tov. Rosé wines are also a great alternative to the heavier red wines for the arba kosos. They are typically light in body, relatively low in alcohol,

with refreshing acidity. A rosé will go down more easily while drinking the proper shiur required, whichever opinion you hold by. The spring symbolizes renewal. Matar winery from Israel’s Golan Heights have released a new Rosé. The Matar Rosé 2018 is a very pale pink in color, with aromas and flavors of citrus blossom, grapefruit and cherries. A real pleasure to drink. The Herzog Lineage Rosé 2018 is a great option, as well. Even more so if you need a mevushal Rosé. Made from no less than 12 grapes varieties grown in the Herzog Family’s Prince Vineyard in Clarksburg, CA, among those varieties, Tempranillo, Viognier, Petite Sirah, to name a few – each and every one contributing its unique savors and characteristics. A very pleasant and delightful white is the Or Haganuz Amuka Blanc Blend 2018. It is a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, grown in Or Haganuz’s estate vineyards in the Upper Galilee, which are some of the most beautiful in

Eretz Yisroel. It is light to medium-bodied, with amazing notes of Meyer lemon, pear and kiwi, with abundant acidity. French wines, especially the red ones hailing from Bordeaux, are usually considered to be heavy and bold. Not all of them are like that, though. Château La Clare 2014 for instance has a silky texture and is medium in body. It is neither too tannic nor concentrated, allowing for easy sipping, and it pairs nicely with chicken. Being already five years old, it is not too young anymore to enjoy now. Some have the minhag to drink davka white wines at the seder. The Herzog Special Reserve Quartet 2015 is a wine to drink preferably with the many other yom tov and chol hamoed meals. A blend of Malbec, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grown in some of California’s prime growing regions, it is full-flavored, with complex notes of blackberries, strawberry jams, purple plums, with hints of spices and dark chocolate – a real treat with a slowcooked, well-marbleized 2nd cut brisket. Going back to the seder, why not have a dessert wine for the 4th cup? Tzafona Cellars from Canada

have recently come up with an unusual wine. The Tzafona Ice Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is made, as its name suggests, from grapes that were late harvested frozen on the vines. The temperatures drop well below 30˚F pretty early during the fall, causing the remaining grapes in the vineyards to freeze naturally. These grapes, having reached a very level of ripeness with a sky high amount of sugar, will, when crushed, release a very small amount of highly concentrated juice, very sweet while retaining the natural acidity which is necessary to balance out that sweetness. This wine can either replace dessert or will complement a fruit salad, served with almond and coconut macaroons. Having read all of the aforementioned recommendations, please remember that the most important thing to keep in mind is that you should drink the wines that you enjoy. Pesach is Chag Hage’ula, the holiday on which we must celebrate our freedom from Mitzrayim, our Freedom to do our Avodas Hashem, and, l’havdil, our freedom to choose the wines we like. Pesach kasher v’sameyach, l’chaim!

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a’os chittim, also known as kimcha d’pischa, refers to the responsibility upon everyone to give tzedakah prior to Pesach in order to help the less

fortunate to cover their yom tov expenses. Not only is Pesach the yom tov of freedom but it is also intended to impart within every person a feeling of royalty. As such, efforts must

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be made to ensure that even those in need can join us in feeling this way. For over 50 years the Combined Passover Fund has served the Jewish needy in our Five Towns and Rockaway community, and this year the funds donated will matched! Thanks to a generous funder, until erev Pesach, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000! This allows you to double your donation, double your impact, and double your mitzvah! With the funds that you help provide, the JCCRP is able to give families financial assistance that enable them to purchase food and other necessities to help celebrate Pesach. 100% of the funds collected are allocated directly to needy individuals and families. Your contribution makes this possible. The Maos Chittim drive is dedicated in loving memory of Dr. Esther Rose Lowy, a”h, a beloved woman who was born and raised in Far Rockaway. She is remembered for her passion, her love of Israel, and her intense dedication to her family, her community and her students. Despite her own illness, Dr. Lowy cared for her elderly mother, without the help of any professional aides, until a few weeks before her own passing, refusing to give up on the mitzvah of caring for her mother until she was no longer physically capable. Dr. Lowy, a”h, passed away on December 19, 2014. Her husband Rudy, her children Elie, Ephraim, Mindi Weinberg, Tova Pfeffer, Devorah Pelman, Naphtali, Shuli, and Chaim and many grandchildren k”ah carry on her legacy. Ephraim Lowy, the son of Dr. Esther Rose Lowy, a”h, remembers his mother for being the ultimate manifestation of the word “chessed.” “My mother viewed her home as ‘hers’ in name alone. It was a home where everyone was welcome, regardless of background, views, or even an invitation, for that matter. Whatever we had, we had to share. I cannot think of a single time my parents said no to the opportunity to host someone. People would come for Shabbos, for meals, or to vacation in Los Angeles, and they would

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always feel as if they were in their own home. It is with the memory of my mother’s passing in mind that I am spearheading our community’s food drive to feed the needy this Passover. Holidays are especially difficult for the needy as their needs increase when their funds are most scarce. Helping feed the needy is an essential component of simchas yom tov according to the Rambam. I remember how much pain it would cause my mother to see those in need, and I hope to contribute to her legacy by doing just a little bit to help the less fortunate. Please join me this year as we continue to spread her legacy by helping our local families this yom tov.” Currently over 300 local families are counting on you! With your support, these families will have adequate food on their yom tov table. 100% of the donations collected will be allocated directly to these families in need in OUR community. As the yom tov of Pesach approaches, please help your neighbors in need and share in this most beautiful mitzvah of Maos Chittim. Moshe Brandsdorfer, executive director at the JCCRP, remarked, “Last year the JCCRP collected and distributed over $70,000 in funds and food for Pesach. This year, as our community has grown, so has the need to help those who are struggling. The generosity and achdus in our community is incredible, truly a kiddush Hashem.” Please make out your tax deductible contribution to the JCCRP. Checks can be mailed to the JCCRP office located at 1525 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691. Donations can also be made online by visiting www.jccrp.org and clicking on “Pesach Fund” when making the contribution.

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YCQ Annual STEM Fair Competition By Heidi Birnbaum

n Tuesday, March 26, Yeshiva of Central Queens’ sixth grade students participated in the annual STEM Fair. The winners will move on to the inter-yeshiva competition against students from several other schools. Students chose a topic in science, engineering or technology and collected data, researched and analyzed their information, resulting in an array of well thought out, interesting projects that they presented to YCQ faculty and students. Sarah Owadeyah said, “My topic was Twin Telepathy. I did it with my twin sister and it was very interesting to learn about telepathy and to see

how it works.” The first-place winners, Joshua Noah and Aryeh Rozic, did a project on a robot that can sense color and complete a Rubik’s cube; Esther Nazarov and Julia Mushayev, second

place winners, did their project on extracting DNA from a strawberry. Esther said, “Learning about strawberry DNA has been a great experience because I learned facts, and one of them is that strawberries have eight different types of chromosomes.” Under the guidance of Mrs. Laurie Golubtchik, middle school AP, and Mr. Emmanuel Rayburn, sixth grade science teacher, students displayed their research projects and data that demonstrated the use of scientific method to solve problems. While preparing for this day, the students developed skills in critical thinking, research and presentation. Grades 3-5 visited the fair and participated in a “scientific scavenger hunt” learning about scientific process and methods through the sixth graders research. Later in the evening, parents, friends, and family visited YCQ’s STEM Fair

and the award ceremony. Senator Nili Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows), who is fighting for more STEM funding for our schools, was in attendance at the award ceremony as well. Mazal tov to our STEM Fair winners who will move on to the next level at the inter-yeshiva STEM Fair: First place: Joshua Noah and Aryeh Rozic, Does Sight Affect a Computer Color Sensor?; tied for second place: Esther Nazarov and Julia Musheyev, Strawberry DNA; and Shira Fisher: Which Household Product Best Prevents Bacteria from Growing?; and tied for third: Eli Kaykov, How do Hydraulics Work?; and Ben Kochman and Noam Traeger, for their project, The Soap Theory. Congratulations to the students who received “honorable mentions” at the award ceremony. Every student worked hard and should be very proud of themselves.

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enator Todd Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic and their colleagues in the State Legislature made Holocaust survivors a priority in this year’s state budget, securing $400,000 in funding to assist them. This record allocation marks an 100% increase in funding from last year’s budget. “After living through the greatest tragedy in the history of mankind, we owe it to our Holocaust survivors to provide them with the respect, care and resources they deserve,” said Senator Todd Kaminsky. “From mental health counseling, to cash assistance, to sensitive end-of-life care, this historic allocation will go a long way toward empowering survivors to live out the rest of their lives with

dignity.” “New York’s state budget commits to caring for those who need it most – Holocaust survivors. It is our responsibility to ensure that they have access all the necessary services to live with the comfort and dignity they deserve,” said Assemblywoman Nily Rozic. “I am grateful to my Assembly and Senate colleagues for their partnership in securing this integral funding.” The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is proud to provide vital life-sustaining services to Nazi Victims, offering them professional counseling and stimulating programming and allowing them to age in place and die in dignity,” said Cathy Byrne, Associate Executive Director of the Gural JCC.

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Around the Community

HALB Students Compete for History

n Sunday March 31, 44 eighth grade students from HALB participated in the Long Island Regional Competition for National History Day under the guidance of Ms. Kristen Waterman, the eighth grade social studies teacher. The competition consisted of 800 students from schools all over Long Island. Our students created websites, documentaries, and museum exhibits about historical events related to this year’s NHD theme of Triumph and Tragedy. They thoroughly researched their topics and created amazing projects which were evidence of their hard work. Three of HALB’s groups took home five awards, and we have three groups moving on to the NHD State Competition in Cooperstown. The winning projects were:

“The Hits Just Keep Coming: Brain Injuries in Professional Football” by Aharon Cohen, Benjy Fried, Shmuli Glick, Marc Matlis, and Moshe Rattner (First Place Documentary and Outstanding Project on a topic related

to Sports History) “Built from the Ashes: Chicago” by Raz Amar, Zevi Friedman, Daniel Grosz, Jonah Mehlman, and Judah Rosenthal (Third Place Documentary) “The Kindertransport: A Train

Ride to Hope” by Rebecca Brown, Farrah Crane, Abigail Lampert, Tamara Saffra, and Meira Weinstein (Fourth Place Website and Outstanding Project on a topic related to Holocaust or Genocide)

DRS Places 2nd Overall in Science Olympiad

n Sunday, March 31, 15 students from DRS Yeshiva High School participated in the annual Science Olympiad held at Touro’s Lander College for Men. Eager to win esteemed awards while proving their scientific knowledge, students from 13 different high schools in the tristate area gathered

at Lander College for Men this past Sunday to participate in the annual Science Olympiad Regionals. Hands-on engineering events and written biology, chemistry, physics, and scientific-reasoning tests gave students the chance to demonstrate their scientific prowess. One of the fun competitions was

Write it – Do it, where one student wrote down a description of a small sculpture and passed it to another student who attempted to recreate the original sculpture using the first student’s instructions. After a fun day participating in 12 events, DRS won first place in one event, second place in two events,

third place in three events, and fourth place in two events. Overall, DRS placed second out of thirteen at the competition. Science Olympiad has proven to be a great way for students to display their academic talents while making new friends.

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Central Attends AIPAC

entral was very proud to send its own delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., last week. Under the leadership of Mrs. Audi Hecht, two seniors and four juniors, including Marsha Joseph, Olivia Peller, Rachel Rumstein, Meira Saffra, Eytana Schick, and Rina Shamilov, joined 4,000 other students in making up nearly a quarter of the total conference attendees. At AIPAC, our students learned extensively about the U.S.-Israel relationship and how vital it is to both the United States and Israel’s strategic interests and about the unique kinship the nations share. The students had an opportunity to hear from a wide array of presenters, including United States political leaders, such as Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Chuck Schumer, former Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, and many others who affirmed their staunch commitment to the U.S.-Israel alliance. The students also heard from fascinating innovators in the fields of science, engineering, and community organizations who have helped

former veterans, those with disabilities, disadvantaged communities, and others through their ingenious contributions and inventions. Our students explored ideas about how to encourage activism, how to advance Israel’s mission and cause, and how to tackle BDS. They are inspired, energized, and eager to share what they have learned with our school community. The students also had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sessions and meetings.

Olivia Peller highlighted that “Mike Pence, vice president of the United States, talked about condemning anti-Semitism and BDS within our communities and work spaces.” Olivia added, “This entire experience really informed me and educated me on speaking up within communities and spreading the truth of our homeland.” In that same vein, Rina Shamilov highlighted one of the sessions “which educated us in responding to criticisms of Israel and combat-

ing antisemitism. The speakers laid out a four-point checklist to ensure effective and concise responses that could potentially lead to peaceful discussions and negate misconstrued Israeli policy.” Overall, Rina added, “I think AIPAC served as an enjoyable and meaningful experience in which I was able to meet with others who felt passionate about Israel advocacy and politics in general.”

Students look forward to their advisory meeting each month. Between ice-breaker games, special treats and discussions about unique talents that we all possess, students are learning a lot about each other! The advisory program has also been instrumental in ensuring that each student feels connected to the school and feels that they have a faculty member they can go to if they have questions or concerns. Students in each group have developed meaningful connections with one another and with their faculty advisor. School connectedness is associated with all sorts of positive outcomes for students and schools, and the positive ripple effects of this program are inspiring! At the most recent advisory, students were given masks along with stickers and markers. Faculty engaged students in conversation about those aspects of ourselves that everyone sees and knows and those parts of ourselves that are more hidden.

Students selected stickers that reflected their more visible persona and placed them on the outside of their mask. Afterwards, students wrote on the inner part of their masks, the more hidden aspects of themselves, their dreams, fears and personality. Students then engaged in lively con-

versations about the different aspects of their personality that makes them unique. It was a fun, though-provoking, and inspiring conversation for all. We thank our faculty advisors for facilitating this rewarding and enriching program.

The Best Selves

he Best Selves Well-Being Initiative at HAFTR Middle School, developed by Dr. Yali Werzberger, Director of Guidance and Pupil Personnel Services, was implemented to facilitate the social and emotional growth and development of each student at the school. Through workshops, programs and activities, students learn to identify their strengths and channel them to attain academic, personal and social-emotional goals. As part of this advisory, small groups of sixth grade students are paired with a HAFTR Middle School faculty member. Students meet with the faculty member (their advisor) once a month. During these advisory meetings, advisors and students eat lunch together, work on activities together, and talk about things going on at school. Faculty members also touch base individually with each student in their advisory throughout the month.

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HANC’s State Extravaganza

he fifth grade students at HANC’s Samuel and Elizabeth Bass Golding’s Elementary School in West Hempstead brought social studies alive at the annual States Extravaganza. Since December, each child selected a state that they wanted to learn more about and then proceeded to research many aspects about that state. The students began the research process by filling in a note sheet, which required them to discover and record the state map, flag, flower, food that is indigenous to that state, and the date that the state was admitted to the Union. They explored events and attractions that take place in their chosen state, the state’s nickname and the name of the state bird, as well as famous people who were born or grew up in that state. The

children then composed a letter to their state’s Chamber of Commerce requesting magazines, brochures, maps and “swag” from that state. Next, the students created virtual timelines depicting important events that are part of their state’s history on a Chromebook. The students also created a travel brochure for visitors to their state, which included maps, attractions, landmarks, historical sites and famous people from that state. On the day of the State Extravaganza, all of the children came to school dressed up to represent their state birds, bugs or foods. Others dressed up as famous people who came from their states. All the costumes were original and creative. The children arrived dressed up as George Washington, a cowboy, a Hollywood movie star,

a surgeon, a hotdog, a sack of potatoes, a ballot box and a log cabin – to name a few. Display tables were decorated in the library, Minyan Room and two classrooms, and each station included maps, brochures, timelines and magazines so that the fifth grade students could share their expertise on the states that they researched with the third and fourth grade students. The fifth graders had a great time preparing and sharing their findings with everyone at HANC. At the conclusion of the Extravaganza, the students were treated to a festive lunch, replete with American food favorites like hamburgers, French fries, and poppers, and each child had the opportunity to decorate their own cupcake. It was a delicious conclusion to an exciting program.

HANC wishes to thank Mrs. Caryn Cohen for coordinating this fabulous event and Rabbi Bashevkin for his help in bringing it to fruition. Special thanks to Mrs. Naomi Fredman and Morah

Aimee Goldenberg for their assistance with the technological aspects of the program and Mr. Charlie Steinberg for taking photographs of the children and their state displays.

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Mobile Health Initiative

his past Purim, Madraigos and Congregation Beth Sholom collaborated with New Horizon Counseling Center and Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, on a one-day project to provide a mobile health unit to the community. On Purim day, the mobile unit was placed in the parking lot of Congregation Beth Sholom to enable Five Towns and Far Rockaway residents to gain general support and condition-specific services, free of charge. The presence of the unit was a reminder for all to focus on one’s health and wellness, despite the peer pressure and challenges the day typically presents. Through a recent grant awarded from The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, the Mobile Recovery Unit, the first one that is operational in Nassau County, aimed to connect individuals with doctors at Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services headquarters. The mobile unit addresses common barriers to addiction treatment, namely transportation challenges, and makes it possible for individuals to directly access life-saving services. As of November of 2018, more than 7,200 people in 35 counties have received services from the 80 mobile treatment and transportation units in operation across New York State. “New Horizon Counseling Center’s mission is to strengthen communities, families, and individuals by providing the best quality integrated behavioral health care, substance use treatment, care management, and care coordination services to promote emotional well-being. We greatly appreciate the coordination among New Horizon, Madrai-

gos, Congregation Beth Sholom, and Central Nassau Guidance as we all strive to make our families and communities stronger,” commented Cecily Haramis, Program Director, New Horizon Counseling Center. Rabbi Hain, senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom, was eager to participate in this special Purim program, welcoming the partnership in a significant way. He recognizes the challenges in the Five Towns, especially on Purim, and is dedicated to addressing each and every concern in a way that resonates with families in the community. Edmond Hakimi, Outreach Specialist, Central Nassau Guidance, said, “CN Guidance Mobile Recovery Unit is dedicated to bringing addiction recovery treatment to communities and to overcome barriers that currently exist for access to treatment. Through our collaboration with Madraigos and New Horizon Counseling Center, we were able to offer our services such as peer work, case management, counseling and physicians to the Lawrence community and Congregation Beth Sholom.” Beyond the one-day holiday, Madraigos is dedicated to combatting the opioid epidemic in our community with education and awareness every day of the year. Teens, young adults, and their families, who are struggling with addiction and other unhealthy behaviors, should avail themselves of Madraigos’ programs and services including several new programs to be launched in the near future. For more information, please contact Mindi Werblowsky, clinical director, at 516.371.3250 x 112 or mwerblowsky@madraigos.org.

Skirt Decorate for Emunah

Laurie Szenicer, CEO of Emunah; Raina Koren, owner of Front Row Apparel; Fran Hirmes, past Emunah National President; and Inna Koppel, owner of Woodmere Fitness Club

n April 10, from 4:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. at the Woodmere Fitness Club, Emunah of America will partner with Front Row Apparel, Bari Lynn Patches, and the Woodmere Fitness Club for a skirt decorating event. Women of all ages will have the opportunity to buy a Front Row Apparel Skirt and decorate them with Bari Lynn Patches to benefit Emunah’s Achuzat Sarah Residence Home. Raina designed these skirts as Atheleisure wear for the modern, modest, Jewish woman. Now, you can wear a specially designed skirt to the gym, made from breathable, flexible, and moisture wicking fabric, staying cool and covered. The skirt can be worn year-round, is waterproof, and is perfect for the gym or the casual wear. As an added bonus, for every skirt purchased from Front Row Apparel, Raina Koren, owner of Front Row, will donate a skirt to a girl in an Emunah Residence, doubling your impact. Orel Nissan, a graduate of an Emunah residence, will

speak to the girls about her experience with Emunah. Orel recently finished her service in the army, and currently studies in Tel Aviv University. Orel’s story is one of perseverance and resilience and is truly an inspiration. This skirt decorating event is part of an ongoing collaboration with Emunah and the Woodmere Fitness Club. Together they have raised over $100,000 during previous fitness fundraisers for Emunah. Raina’s involvement in Emunah stems from her grandmother, Myrna Zisman, Emunah’s ambassador at large and a devoted lifelong supporter of Emunah. Myrna was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Annual Dinner and founded the Leibel A”H & Myrna Zisman Center for Torah and Art Study. Raina also is inspired by Inna Koppel, her mentor and owner of Woodmere Fitness Club, who has partnered with Emunah Achuzat Sarah for many years and has donated an indoor gym and outdoor basketball court.

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Centerfold Clean Quotes

When it comes to housework the one thing no book of household management can ever tell you is how to begin. Or maybe I mean why. — Katharine Whitehorn Sometimes clean feels empty. A bit of clutter and dirt gladdens the heart and affirms a life in progress. — Terri Guillemets There was no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn’t get any worse. — Quentin Crisp You don’t get anything clean without getting something else dirty. — Cecil Baxter Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing. — Phyllis Diller Have a place for everything and keep the thing somewhere else; this is not a piece of advice, it is merely a custom. — Mark Twain My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. — Erma Bombeck There is no daily chore so trivial that it cannot be made important by skipping it two days running. — Robert Brault I always clean before the cleaning lady comes. If not, when I come home, I can’t find anything. Cleaning ladies are always hiding things you leave out. — Celia Cruz I’m not going to vacuum until Sears makes one you can ride on. — Roseanne Barr I have sporadic OCD cleaning moments around the house. But then I get lazy and I’m cured. — Chris Hemsworth Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture. — Mario Buatta Have you ever taken anything out of the clothes basket because it had become, relatively, the cleaner thing? — Katherine Whitehorn

Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance? — Phyllis Diller Housekeeping is like being caught in a revolving door. — Marcelene Cox Housework is what a woman does that nobody notices unless she hasn’t done it. — Evan Esar If your house is really a mess and a stranger comes to the door, greet him with, “Who could have done this? We have no enemies.” — Phyllis Diller I’m eighteen years behind in my ironing. There’s no use doing it now, it doesn’t fit anybody I know. — Phyllis Diller I hate housework. You make the beds, you wash the dishes, and six months later you have to start all over again. — Joan Rivers

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d. Procter & Gamble Magic

b. 2 hours and 15 minutes

3. What is the main ingredient in hand sanitizers? a. Ethanol b. Baking soda c.

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c. 3 hours d. 3 hours and 3 minutes 5. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average man spends how much time per day on household activities?

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5-6 correct: You are in the Pesach cleaning zone! Take a breather...everyone around you will be happier. 3-4 correct: Not bad, unless you are a guy and you answered A to question 5, in which case you are a complete good-for-nothing! 0-2 correct: I gather you are going away for Pesach.

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Torah Thought

Parshas Tazria By Rabbi Berel Wein

he opening portion of the Torah reading of this week deals with childbearing. Jewish tradition has to a great extent always been child centered. Bringing children into the world is one of the basic positive commandments of Judaism. Having children demonstrates a belief in the future and an optimistic view of life generally. Everyone knows that raising chil-

dren constitutes a great responsibility and enormous sacrifice on the part of parents. Nevertheless, the thrust in Judaism is always to create a family and be privileged to see generations. Seeing grandchildren and certainly great-grandchildren allows one to live, in an imaginative way, even beyond the grave. Judaism is a generational religion. It is not a religion that is self-centered

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but points to a higher purpose, a nobler life, and through generations, it acquires a whiff of eternity. The rabbis of the Talmud taught us long ago that one should not be deterred from creating a family lest the descendants of that family be people of disappointing behavior and immoral values. Having children and building a family is always risky business. There are no guarantees given even to the most righteous and pious of parents. The biblical narratives of the great men and women of Israel testify to the difficulties of rearing proper generations. Nevertheless, the Torah does not allow us to desist from bringing children into the world and

er sections of society, children are viewed only as to what they can contribute to the general society itself. If they are deemed to be unable to make such a contribution, then they are certainly worthless. We are witness to a return to the values of ancient Sparta where infants and small children who were weak or still physically underdeveloped were simply taken out into the forests and allowed to die without sustenance or protection. The abortion clinics are a major industry in Western society and their reach now touches even infants in the process of being born or even those having been born. If the mother somehow does not want the

Having children demonstrates a belief in the future and an optimistic view of life generally.

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raising families. Creation is a divine attribute, and procreation is the basic act of human purpose. As part of the disastrous course that sections of Western civilization have taken in our time, we are witness to the complete denigration of having children and even of the very lives of infants. Children are a burden to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career advancement, to the checkbook, and to the leisure and freedom desired by many. In oth-

child, then it has become perfectly acceptable that that child should be done away with since it is a burden to all concerned. This type of legalized murder is only a step away from genocide and murder that can be justified so to speak, by ideals, policies, and economic theories. The Western world finds itself on a very slippery slope. G-d forbid, that it slips completely over the precipice. Shabbat shalom.

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From the Fire

Parshas TazriaParshas Hachodesh The Birth Pangs Before Every New Beginning By Rav Moshe Weinberger Adapted for publication by Binyomin Wolf

arshas Tazria, which starts with the laws of impurity associated with birth, rarely coincides with Parshas Hachodesh as it does this year. In Parshas Hachodesh, we read about the mitzvah to sanctify the new month, which is related to renewal and rebirth. The beginning of parshas Tazria discusses birth as well, but with a puzzling twist. Impurity is almost always associated with death. The ultimate state of impurity is that of a dead body. Dead animals are also impure and virtually all other types of impurity connect to death in some way. The only exception is the halacha that a woman becomes impure when she gives birth to a child. Why is this? On the surface, this is the opposite of anything associated with

death. It is a new life! Why does that come with a state of impurity? The truth is that there is more than one kind of birth. Birth is actually the process of growth throughout the life of the world as a whole, of each community, and of each individual. Birth is the progression from a lower level to a higher level. If the transition to a new, higher level is called birth, then one’s prior, lower level must be “pregnancy.” The Zohar says that the completion of any stage, or level, is called “death.” This is because leaving behind something familiar, even if it is on a lower level than one’s destination, is painful and the transition is as difficult as death. Every person and community nat-

urally resists change and seeks to cling to the inertia of the status quo. It hurts to let go of old habits. But Hashem created the world in such a way that it continues its inexorable progression forward toward redemption. It is just like the process of birth. Birth pangs hurt. Only a human being can transmit a state of impurity to another person or object while he is alive. Animals only transmit impurity after death. But a person can transmit impurity while he is alive because, unlike an animal, he is born and dies many times during his life. A person constantly evolves to higher and higher levels. And every time he leaves his former level behind, the Zohar calls that an aspect of death.

A person’s state of impurity testifies to the fact that he is ascending to a higher level. It also indicates that there was something deficient about his prior state. But a Jew’s impurity is only temporary. It is not an essential part of his nature. He emerges from that state on a higher level than he was before he became impure. Prior to a person’s new birth, what is the nature of the lower level called “pregnancy” which preceded it? The Gemara (Nida 30b) describes the amazing life of a soul during pregnancy before it comes into this world at birth. It says that the child has “a candle lit over his head and he gazes and looks from one end of the world to the other…” The Gemara continues

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that an angel teaches him the entire Torah. What could be better than this? Yet when the time for birth comes, the angel comes and strikes the child on his mouth and he forgets all of his Torah. The Maharal explains that birth appears to be a profound descent for the child. He is thrust down into this physical world which seems to contradict everything he experienced on his prior level! It is quite literally a “slap in the face.” This traumatic loss is an aspect of death, and that is why the birth process creates a state of impurity. Birth pangs, chevlei leidah, are a confusing paradox. On one hand, there is a cord, chevel, that connects the fetus to his mother and provides him with everything he needs. On the other hand, the word for the pain of giving birth is also chevel. This is because in order to rise from one level to another, one must cut the cord connecting him to his prior state. Severing that connection is painful. This is also reflected in the fact that a child is called a tinok in Hebrew. In order to be born, to come into the world as a child, the cord tying him to his prior state must be cut, nitok, which has the same letters as the word for “child.” Only after the pain, the “death” of cutting himself off from his prior level, can a child become an independent person. One’s prior state must “die” in order for him to attain a qualitatively new level of purity and holiness in his life. Shlomo Hamelech even equates the womb with the grave (Mishlei 30:16). The words for grave, kever, and rot, rokev, share the same letters and are both associated with death. But those same letters also spell boker, morning. One can only attain the morning of a new day, a new level of existence, after his prior level dies and rots. Once the difficulty of the transition is in the past, one overcomes the impurity of death and begins to experience the joy and purity of redemption in his new level. This connects to parshas Hachodesh, where we read about the mitzvah to sanctify the new month, particularly Rosh Chodesh Nissan, which is this week. The Gemara (Rosh Hashana 11a) teaches us that “one who goes out in the days of Nissan and sees the trees blossoming should say the blessing, ‘Blessed is He who left nothing lacking from His world…’” Just like we cannot witness the springtime of the world with-

out “going out,” so too any transition from one level to a new birth involves “going out.” It has been a long winter. While it may be hard to leave the comfort of our homes to which we have become accustomed, springtime demands that we “go out and see” (Shir Hashirim 3:11). As the Baal Hatanya taught in his ma’amar (discourse), “Go out from the ‘I’ and see G-d” – we must not remain self-absorbed, only seeking the comfort of the old. We must “go out” and embrace the discomfort of G-d’s plan for a higher level of existence.

The Pain in Eretz Yisroel This is the pain in Eretz Yisroel today. Just like a fetus emerging from the womb, many bnei Torah feel like they are being asked to “forget the Torah.” It feels like a slap in the face. There are birth pangs. It hurts so much. They feel like they are being dragged away from their Mother, the Divine Presence.

the pain of change and hope for how the changes fit into the ultimate redemption. Looking at the situation in Eretz Yisroel in a superficial way, it is easy to become discouraged when we hear people cry out in pain, hurling insults at other Jews and calling them “Amalek,” “Sitra Achra,” or even by the name of the leader of the ultimate enemy of our people from the previous generation. It hurts when we hear our brothers ascribe the most horrible intentions to large swaths of the Jewish people. But this is no reason to give up hope. If we recognize that the Jewish people are experiencing a new birth, we understand that every birth process involves pain and the loss of what outwardly looks like a higher level of existence. It is natural for people to cry out when they are in pain. While it does not mean that such outbursts are justified, we must understand that it is merely

One can only attain the morning of a new day, a new level of existence, after his prior level dies and rots.

The old level they are about to leave behind is connected to the fact that we brought a mentality of exile, in which we hunkered down and did not look beyond our own “four amos,” with us into Eretz Yisroel. It may sound funny but that exile mentality is comfortable. It meant we were exempt from taking ownership of the spiritual and physical development of whatever country we lived in. But as Moshiach and the redemption reveal themselves more and more, especially in Eretz Yisroel, we find ourselves being dragged out of the womb/grave of exile and into the painful transition to a new state of our national existence. Just like physical birth is a combination of the blood of the impurity of the end of one stage of existence and the beginning of hope for a new, more elevated life, so too the current transition is a combination of

the cry of people who are hurt. They are experiencing a type of death. But we have hope for the future because we know that this is not pain for its own sake. It is part of the “birth pangs of Moshiach,” the ultimate birth of our nation into the mature nation of Israel. People will say things they don’t truly believe because they are in pain. It hurts. The Navi (Yeshaya 53:3-4) describes Moshiach as “despised and rejected by men, a man of pain who knows sickness… we considered him plagued, nagua, smitten by G-d and oppressed.” We even view Moshiach as impure, possessing the plague of tzara’as – negah. We see that the process of impurity and pain associated with the end of a previous epoch of history applies even to the ultimate redemption. Is it any wonder then that

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many of our brothers only see darkness and impurity as they are dragged, kicking and screaming, away from exile and into taking ownership of our national destiny and our spiritual and physical redemption? Rav Chaim Cohen, the “Chalban,” expresses the reality of this transition beautifully in his recent sefer “Hakitzu V’ranenu, Wake up and sing,” which focuses almost exclusively on the topic of recognizing and embracing our transition from a time of exile to a time of redemption. Let me share three paragraphs which eloquently describe this concept (p. 90): Sleep is a state in which a person does not perceive the reality around him. Waking up means opening one’s eyes to see reality clearly. In other words, when a person wakes up, there is no change in one’s surroundings. Rather, there is a change in the person; in his perception of the reality around him. So too the awakening to redemption. This means opening one’s eyes to perceive the reality in which he lives; that it is a reality of a redemption which renews us as in days of old with powerful illuminations which draw palpably closer. If we gaze at the present reality and only see its faults; if we complain about it and simply wait for a better future, this demonstrates that we have not yet woken up. A person wakes up in the morning and not at night. The wake-up call of redemption appears in the fact that, baruch Hashem, the morning of redemption has arrived. Our primary difficulties, problems, and pain come from the fact that we pay no attention to this. We do not conduct our lives according to the new light which is an illumination from Heaven on the soul of the generation. May we see the end of the birth pains of Moshiach as we say “mazal tov!” on the realization of all of our dreams with the birth and revelation of Moshiach with the arrival of the final redemption, may it come soon in our days! Rav Moshe Weinberger, shlita, is the founding Morah d’Asrah of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, NY, and serves as leader of the new mechina Emek HaMelech.

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Parshas Tazria By Eytan Kobre

Weekly Aggada And on the eighth day, the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised (Vayikra 12:3) Turnus Rufus the Wicked once asked Rabbi Akiva, “Whose works are more beautiful: those of G-d or those of flesh and blood?” “Those of flesh and blood are more beautiful,” replied Rabbi Akiva. “Look at the heavens and the earth,” said Turnus Rufus. “Are you able to make anything as nice?” “Do not talk to me about things above the capacity of mortals and over which they have no control, but about things which are usual among people,” Rabbi Akiva answered. “If G-d created man uncircumcised, and G-d’s works are more beautiful, then why do you circumcise?” “I knew you’d ask me that,” Rabbi Akiva replied. “And that’s why I told you that the works of flesh and blood are more beautiful than those of G-d.” Rabbi Akiva presented Turnus Rufus with wheat spikes and white bread. “The former is the work of G-d; the latter is the work of flesh and blood. Is not the latter more beautiful?” “If G-d wanted man to be circumcised,” Turnus Rufus shot back, “then why does He not make man already circumcised in the womb?” “Because,” explained Rabbi Akiva, “G-d gave His commandments to the Jewish people to purify them” (Tanchuma, Tazria 5; Yalkut, Tazria 647).

Weekly Mussar When a man has, in the skin of his flesh, a rising or a scab or a bright spot, and the plague of leprosy becomes in the skin of his flesh, he shall be brought to Aharon the priest or to one of his sons the priests (Vayikra 13:2) “Man” here is described as “Adam” so as to exclude non-Jews, who do not become impure through leprosy (Ohr HaChaim, Vayikra 13:2), since only Jewish people are referred to as “Adam” (Yevamos 61a).

only in a state of unity; if there is discord, the Jewish soul cannot survive. Non-Jews, on the other hand, do not require unity as a condition of their existence. So only the Jewish soul is harmed by the spiritual divide created by lashon hara. That is the reason that only Jewish people are termed “Adam” (Yevamos 61a): “Adam” is the only term for man that lacks a plural form – whether referring to one person or many people, the term remains “Adam” (i.e., there is no “Adamim”). Because we Jews are always but one. And that is the reason that, in pro-

“I will accept you into my home only when you return with written confirmation from R’ Nochum that he has forgiven you.”

It seems counter-intuitive that leprosy renders impure only Jewish people but not non-Jews. Are non-Jews on a higher spiritual plane, such that they are immune from spiritual leprosy? And if spiritual leprosy is caused by lashon hara (Erchin 16a), don’t nonJews engage in their fair share of such prohibited speech? But Jews and non-Jews are different to their core. In the spiritual sense, all Jewish souls emanate from the same Divine place (Apiryon, Vayikra 13:2). Jewish souls can exist therefore

mulgating the laws of the spiritual leper, man is referred to as “Adam.” It is an allusion to the unity that the Jewish soul so desperately requires and that the offender’s lashon hara has disrupted.

Weekly Anecdote All the days that the plague is in him he shall be unclean; he is unclean; he shall dwell alone; outside the camp his dwelling shall be (Vayikra 13:46)

The leper must be isolated from the people because he isolated people from one another through his lashon hara (Rashi, Vayikra 13:46). R’ Nochum of Horodna (1811-1879) was known for his efforts to support the needy people of his town, making regular rounds to solicit donations from residents and visitors. On one such campaign, he visited the town inn to collect money for the poor, going from room to room asking for donations. At the time, a local attorney was discussing a matter of great importance with a high government official visiting from St. Petersburg. When R’ Nochum knocked on that door, he was met by the abrasive attorney who immediately understood the purpose of R’ Nochum’s “intrusion.” “Leave us alone, rabbi!” he barked. “We have no time for your begging!” “All I seek is a modest donation for the local poor,” replied R’ Nochum softly. “Then I’ll be on my way.” But the attorney was not moved, and he slammed the door in R’ Nochum’s face. Word of the incident spread through town (not from R’ Nochum). How could he have insulted and mistreated our great R’ Nochum? What chutzpah! But R’ Nochum, for his part, had no complaints. Some time later, the same attorney found himself in grave trouble with the Russian government, and his only hope for avoiding prosecution was to work his inside connection with the same government official from St. Petersburg who had visited him previously in Horodna. The attorney traveled to St. Petersburg, making his way

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to the official’s home. A butler opened the front door. “Please pass this note to your master,” said the attorney, handing the butler a small paper describing the urgent need for a meeting. The butler took the note and returned moments later. “My master regrets that he has no time for a meeting with you.” “Are you sure you told him who I am?” the attorney pressed. “I did,” answered the butler. “But my master has no time to speak with you.” The attorney placed some money in the butler’s hand, hoping for a different result. But the butler was resolute: “My master has no time to speak with you.” Disappointed, the attorney checked into a local hotel, determined to return the next day with better results. He returned to the government official’s home the next morning, ready to catch him on his way out. When the government official departed for his office, the attorney called out to him,

but the official just carried on as if he hadn’t heard. Now the attorney was getting desperate. He waited until the official returned home that evening and then threw himself at the official’s feet and begged for attention (and mercy). Now, the official responded. “If you had the gall to slam a door in the face of R’ Nochum of Horodna, it is only fitting that now a door be slammed in your face.” The attorney tried to explain and justify his prior actions, but to no avail. The official refused to entertain the attorney’s requests unless he begged forgiveness from R’ Nochum. “And I will accept you into my home only when you return with written confirmation from R’ Nochum that he has forgiven you,” he said. With no choice, the attorney returned to Horodna where he begged R’ Nochum for forgiveness. Unsurprisingly, R’ Nochum greeted the attorney warmly. “I was never insulted by your actions and did not take them person-

ally.” R’ Nochum gave him the written all-clear, the attorney returned to the government official in St. Petersburg, and his personal crisis was resolved favorably.

Weekly Halacha And the leprous man who the lesion is upon, his clothes shall be rent, his head shall be left bare, and he shall cover his upper lip, and he shall announce, “Impure, impure” (Vayikra 13:45) The leper declares that he is impure so others know to stay away from him (Rashi, Vayikra 13:45). This declaration is one of several sources for the obligation to mark graves: just as the leper must announce his impurity so others will avoid contact with him, so too there is an obligation to mark graves so people will know to avoid contact with them (Moed Katan 5a). Marking graves alerts those who

eat teruma (family members of a kohen), which must be consumed in a state of purity (Rashi, Moed Katan 5a), as well as kohanim themselves, so that they may avoid becoming impure unnecessarily (Rambam, Maaser Sheni 5:1; Rambam, Yom Tov 7:1; Tur, Orach Chaim 544:1). Whether of Torah origin (Tosfos, Moed Katan 5a) or rabbinic origin (Tosfos, Bava Basra 147a; Mishneh L’Melech, Yom Tov 7:16; see also Rambam, Avel 4:4), marking graves is an obligation incumbent upon individuals (Rambam, Tumas Meis 8:9) and the community at-large (Tur, Orach Chaim 544:1). The Weekly Halacha is not meant for practical purposes and is for discussion purposes only. Please consult your own rav for guidance. Eytan Kobre is a writer, speaker, and attorney living in Kew Gardens Hills. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E-mail eakobre@outlook.com.

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Journeys of Chessed Shel Emes By Hershel Lieber

SANOK

rom when I first set down my feet in Poland in 1977, the Jewish batei chaim made up a great part of my experiences. From visiting and davening by kivrei tzaddikim to becoming involved in the restoration of cemeteries and kevorim, my initial trips in the early 1980s revolved around this theme. Only a few years later, when I discovered younger Jews seeking to connect with their traditions, did my connection to Poland take on a different role. Both Pesi and I became heavily involved in the reemergence of Jewish life in Poland, through teaching and helping to run the summer and winter retreats, besides my leading the tefillos during the yamim noraim. As I have written before, the condition of the Jewish cemeteries in Poland at the time was appalling. In hundreds of smaller towns, they either disappeared or were bereft of matzeivos and with no protective walls or fences. Even in larger cities, between vandalism and harsh weather conditions, tombstones fell

Mounds of toilet paper and filled bathtubs

With the vice mayor of Sanok

over, pathways were blocked by falling trees, graves were covered with overgrowth, and marble and bronze markers and stones were stolen. The government could not deal with this massive problem, and Jewish organizations were only beginning to tackle the issue. The few exceptions to this depressing state were a number of private individuals who took upon themselves the burden of restoring some smaller cemeteries and rebuilding the ohelei tzaddikim. They were either chassidim or family of some of the famous rebbes and rabbis from the previous generations. In 1983, I was asked to go to Sanok (Sunik in Yiddish), Poland,

With Maria, the last Jew in Sanok

on behalf of Dr. Julius Kuhl whose family was buried in that beis olam. There, as in other towns, the fence surrounding the cemetery and all the matzeivos did not exist anymore. In addition, since the cemetery was adjacent to the Catholic cemetery without any dividing barrier, the burial of townspeople at times would encroach on the hallowed land of the Jewish beis olam. Dr. Kuhl still had a cousin living in Sanok, a woman named Maria – the last and only Jew in Sanok. On the first day of Rosh Chodesh Elul, I arrived at 8 a.m. at the Rema Shul in Krakow to daven. The shul was closed. I walked over to the Great Shul, which was transformed into a Jewish museum, and bribed the caretaker to let me in so that I could daven there. I finally left Krakow at 9:45 a.m. for the three-and-a-halfhour trip to Sanok. My driver, Jozef, and I went to Maria’s apartment and made plans to go and assess the situation at the cemetery and then meet with the mayor about my request to put up fencing around the Jewish cemetery. Maria’s apartment was small but neat, and I shared the food I brought along with her and Jozef. I inquired about two oddities that I noticed in the bathroom. The bath-

The former synagogue in Sanok

tub was filled with water, and there was a pile of about twenty rolls of toilet paper nearby. She told me that since toilet paper was scarce, whenever it was available, she stocked up. As far as the bathtub full of water, since running water was available only every other day, she would fill up the tub for those waterless days! First, we went to the beis olam and saw the empty plot of land, which was the resting place for thousands of deceased Yidden of this great prewar kehilla. Maria was afraid to get involved with the mayor, because she knew him and felt he may be upset with her. I assessed the problem and went with Jozef directly to the municipal building but was only able to meet with the vice mayor. He told me he was amenable toward this project but needed a formal request from the kehilla of Krakow. I spent a lot time talking him out of this formality. I also gave him a calculator as a gift. He was quite pleased and said he would make sure the mayor would accede to my request. Baruch Hashem, my request bore positive results, and with the financial help of Dr. Kuhl and his family, a beautiful wall was erected around the beis olam with a memorial plaque for all those buried within its sanctified land.

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The bullet-ridden matzeivos of the Bluzhever Rebbes

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My family’s relationship with the Bluzhever Rebbe, Harav Yisroel Spira, zt”l, began from when we arrived in the United States after the war. My father, a”h, davened by the Rebbe in Williamsburg until we moved to Boro Park in 1953. When the Rebbe moved to Boro Park shortly after my bar mitzvah, our family joined his shul, and we reignited the existing close bond. The Pesach after my father was niftar in 1966, the Rebbe asked us to join him at his seder, and he was involved in all our family’s simchas and struggles. My aufruf was in his shul and he participated in my wedding in a quasi-fatherly capacity. My first daughter, Itty, was given her name in his shul and when my son Mechel had his upsherin, it was the Rebbe who cut his first hairs and taught him the aleph-bais. When I started going to Poland, I went to him for a brocha and he gave me chizuk for my activities. I would report to him when I returned, and he showed keen interest in the condition of the batei chaim

At the newly built ohel of the Bluzhever Rebbes with Itchie Friedman

there. When I showed him the photos of the bullet-holed matzeivos of his father and zeida in Rzeszow (Reisah in Yiddish), the Rebbe was emotionally overcome. After a short silence, he reminisced about his holy ancestors, their lives and their times. Then he abruptly stopped talking and sat

Inside the ohel with the original matzeivos

nasty was buried, had no fence and was continuously vandalized and desecrated. I mentioned that I had been in other batei chaim where chassidim had constructed ohelim for their Rebbes which preserved their dignity and gave the chassidim a place to daven and put their kvi-

Then he abruptly stopped talking and sat in silence, keeping his thoughts to himself.

in silence, keeping his thoughts to himself. On more than one occasion I brought up the sorry state of the batei chaim in Poland especially where cemeteries were not fenced in. In particular I pointed out that Rzeszow, where the Bluzhever dy-

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tlech. I told the Rebbe of my interest to get involved in building an ohel for his ancestors. The Rebbe refused to listen and changed the subject. This happened to me at least two other times; the Rebbe seemingly did not want an ohel to be erected. When I returned from a winter trip to Poland in 1986, I again went to visit and report to the Rebbe. I mentioned that with the assistance of Rabbi Chaskel Besser, z”l, and others, brick or metal enclosures were erected surrounding the perimeters of some batei chaim in Europe. Rzeszow was now one of the cities where the Jewish cemetery was safe and protected. The Rebbe was very pleased and, without any prompting, asked me to build an ohel on the gravesite of his family. It was then that the Rebbe explained his previous reluctance to put up an ohel. He said emphatically, “How could I justify constructing a protective

and honorable edifice for my family, when all the other departed souls were not given the minimum respect and the protection that a fence would provide?” It was only then that I witnessed how the Rebbe’s sensitivity and superior sense of judgement guided him to make personal sacrifices on behalf of others. During the ensuing months, I partnered with my dear friend, Itchie Friedman, also a Bluzhever chassid, to raise funds for this ohel. I assigned the building project to Mr. Czeslaw Jukubowicz, the Rosh Hakahal of Krakow, who kept me apprised of the status of the construction. In the summer of 1988, Itchie joined me in Rzeszow to see and to take pride in our accomplishment. Today this ohel is visited by thousands of people every year and is a place of tefillos and bakashos for all. Hershel Lieber has been involved in kiruv activities for over 30 years. As a founding member of the Vaad L’Hatzolas Nidchei Yisroel he has traveled with his wife, Pesi, to the Soviet Union during the harsh years of the Communist regimes to advance Yiddishkeit. He has spearheaded a yeshiva in the city of Kishinev that had 12 successful years with many students making Torah their way of life. In Poland, he lectured in the summers at the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation camp for nearly 30 years. He still travels to Warsaw every year – since 1979 – to be the chazzan for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for the Jews there. Together with Pesi, he organized and led trips to Europe on behalf of Gateways and Aish Hatorah for college students finding their paths to Jewish identity. His passion for travel has taken them to many interesting places and afforded them unique experiences. Their open home gave them opportunities to meet and develop relationships with a variety of people. Hershel’s column will appear in The Jewish Home on a bi-weekly basis.

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Jerusalem’s Magical Street By Gedaliah Borvick

The Shalva National Center in Jerusalem

Some members of the Shalva Band posing on Abbey Road in England

here is a magical new street in Jerusalem’s Bayit Vegan neighborhood called Shalva Road, where the sparkling new Shalva National Center is located. Shalva, the Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, holds a special place in my heart, as my 22-year-old daughter Tova, who has Down Syndrome, spent many years attending their wonderful programs. Shalva, which means tranquility, was established in 1990 by Kalman and Malki Samuels who, as parents of a child with disabilities, acutely understood the need for an organization focused on easing the burden of families who have children with disabilities. Shalva began in a Har Nof apartment with an afternoon program for eight children. It quickly became apparent that there was tremendous demand for these services, and the organization grew by leaps and bounds. Soon thereafter, Shalva bought a larger facility in Har Nof and added many programs and therapeutic services to help parents address their children’s

myriad needs. In 2016, Shalva opened its incredible new facility, which provides a full range of services for thousands of people with disabilities; a few examples include an early intervention baby program, an inclusive preschool, and a respite center. My daughter Tova attended Shalva for many years and enjoyed a fun-filled schedule of after-school therapies and activities. She also attended Shalva’s annual summer camp in which the organization runs a delightful weeklong program for hundreds of children and volunteers. The week is so special that my oldest son, who volunteered in Shalva, decided to celebrate his aufruf the Shabbat before his wedding in Shalva’s sleepaway camp, as there was nowhere else he preferred to be before his wedding. About a dozen years ago, Shalva created a band, which has become one of the organization’s most celeebrated inclusion programs. The Shalva Band is comprised of people covering the entire religious spectrum, which reflects Shalva’s culture of providing

Founder Kalman Samuels, Chairman Avi Samuels, and Gedaliah and Fayge Borvick

equal access and opportunity to all participants regardless of religion, ethnic background, or financial capability. This past year, the Shalva Band participated in the Kochav Haba – or Rising Star – competition, whose winner will represent Israel at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. The talented band won over the hearts of millions of viewers and earned its way to the finals. Once it became clear that the band had a very strong chance of winning the competition, they had to confront a serious dilemma: although the Eurovision grand finale takes place on a Saturday night, all entrants are required to participate in a taped dress rehearsal on Shabbat. Even though this requirement was known from the outset, Shalva never expected in their wildest dreams to achieve such extraordinary success in the competition. Many politicians and artists lent their support, petitioned Eurovision’s organizers to allow the Shalva Band to record their dress rehearsal on Friday. When Eurovision responded

that it would not make a final decision until – and if – the Shalva Band was named Israel’s selection, the band decided to withdraw from the competition. Eurovision’s inflexible response was somewhat ironic, considering its website states: “The tag line Dare to Dream symbolises inclusion, diversity and unity, which represents the core values of the Eurovision Song Contest.” What makes the band’s decision particularly remarkable is that, notwithstanding diverse religious beliefs and practices, the band members were unified in their decision, reflecting their bonds of unity, love and respect. May we all be privileged to absorb and apply these beautiful and exceptional lessons.

Gedaliah Borvick is the founder of My Israel Home (www.myisraelhome.com), a real estate agency focused on helping people from abroad buy and sell homes in Israel. To sign up for his monthly market updates, contact him at gborvick@gmail. com.

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“ONLY YOU, ONLY YOU” CONGREGATION AISH KODESH IN WOODMERE CELEBRATES 26 YEARS By Ahron Rosenthal

n the late 1980s in Woodmere, Lenny Wilbur and a few friends discussed their shared desire to have a place for passionate and focused tefillah. In time, one of those men in the group had yahrtzeit and held a minyan in his home. The group enjoyed the quiet, respectful davening so much that they began to think about organizing a minyan where they could enjoy such davening on a regular basis. This small group of about a dozen families founded a new shul in Woodmere. After a few years, they realized that their small shul needed a rav’s leadership and inspiration to grow further. So, before Chanukah in 1990, they placed an ad in the Jewish Press soliciting resumes from prospective rabbis. As Divine Providence would have it, Rav Moshe Weinberger, who was then living in Far Rockaway and serving as a rebbe in Ezra Academy, had just been advised by Rav Shlomo Freifeld, zt”l, to expand his service

of Klal Yisroel by becoming the rav of a shul, preferably in the “distant” satellite community of Far Rockaway known as Woodmere. A long-time friend of Rav Weinberger informed him of the opening, and he was interviewed by the members of this new congregation who were surprised at his chassidic appearance given his Yeshiva University undergraduate background and YU semicha. While they were impressed by his knowledge and eloquence, Rav Weinberger ultimately did not join that particular shul. Nevertheless, several members were so inspired by Rav Weinberger that they maintained contact with him over the coming months. Lenny and Brenda Wilbur, Nahum, a”h, and Barbara Gordon, and Norman and Iris Bertram coordinated with Rav Weinberger to realize their dream of creating a shul dedicated not only to a respectful davening, but also to the kind of spiritual growth that they knew they could access through Rav Weinberger’s teachings.

They joined together with some of the founding members, including Joe and Linda Judenberg, Mark and Sherry Dubin, David and Sheryl Wyszkowski, David and Debbie Waltuch, and Isaac and Gail Walkover, to set Shabbos morning, December 5, 1992, 10 Kislev 5753, Parshas Vayeitzei, in the second floor of the Lawrence Woodmere Academy library, as the inaugural Shabbos of this new shul which would ultimately be called Aish Kodesh. That first Shabbos, Lenny Wilbur served as baal koreh, as he did virtually every Shabbos in those early years, David Waltuch served as gabbai rishon, twelve-year-old Moshe Wyszkowski served as gabbai sheini, and Nahum Gordon organized all of the key logistics and ensured that everyone knew what to do. Although Rav Weinberger did not initially want to establish Shabbos morning as the time to give a drasha, that first Shabbos he spoke and let everyone know that he would give a one-hour shiur before Mincha Shabbos afternoon.

The Torah, inspiration, fire, and passion of these Shabbos afternoon drashos created much of the magnetism that drew more and more people to Aish Kodesh over those weeks, months, and years.

SLOW BUT STEADY GROWTH At the very beginning, the shul occasionally had difficulty making a minyan Shabbos morning, resorting to approaching people walking down Woodmere Boulevard to help. With respect to those early Shabbos afternoon drashos, one early member said, “It was like nothing I had ever heard before. Rebbe was the first rav I’d ever heard speak to the soul. Everyone else taught a lot about Yiddishkeit. Rav Weinberger was the first person who tried to attach my soul to Yiddishkeit.” Harry Pfeffer described the first time he attended a Shabbos afternoon drasha. “I had never heard anything like that before,” he recalled. “The Rav quoted so many different concepts from so many sources I could

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At the annual Hillula for Aish Kodesh

Ike Walkover remarked, “The Rav shaped our lives. Being on this journey from the beginning until now has been a great experience, and I owe the entire thing to him.” But, for a while, the growth plateaued, during which time Tzvi Wilbur once heard Rav Weinberger ask his father, “Do you think this will ever really work?” Questions like that may seem impossible to imagine in retrospect, but at the time they were real concerns. Ultimately, however, the Shabbos morning crowd continued to grow and finally became too much for the little house.

A NEW HOME not believe he could possibly tie them all together at the end – but he did! I ran home and told Judy that she absolutely had to come to shalosh seudos to hear Rav Weinberger. Those drashos became an integral part of our lives. They were our oxygen. We never missed them. On occasion we even cut short our time with Shabbos guests to enable us to go hear Rav Weinberger speak.” The shul grew slowly in those early months. During that time, Rav Weinberger would often leave his car in Woodmere on Friday, members of the small shul would walk him home Friday night, and then he would walk back to Woodmere Shabbos morning and spend the rest of the day there. Because a bekeshe and shtreimel were not very common in Woodmere at the time, Rav Weinberger once quipped, “I think I just caused about six accidents on the way here because of my levush.” Some weeks the Rav and his family would stay with some of the early families like Barbara and Na-

hum Gordon and Lenny and Brenda Wilbur, but approximately one year after the founding of the shul, Rav and Rebbetzin Weinberger purchased a house so they could make Woodmere their home. It soon became apparent that the Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s library was not the most appropriate home for a shul. With the help of Harry Kotowitz and many others, Aish Kodesh purchased the house at the corner of Woodmere Boulevard and Knota Rd. for the shul’s use. They began using it in the late summer of 1994. This enabled another growth spurt for the shul, which had earned a nickname worth of its reputation as “the quiet shul – Aissssssssssshhhh Kodesh.” Those who were there in those early years remember them as a magical time. They recount how the niggunim at shalosh seudos at those two tables on the top floor of the little house lifted them up to a place they had never imagined.

Around 1997, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children agreed to allow Aish Kodesh to use its gym for Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur davening, and, afterward, as its venue for Shabbos morning davening every week. During that period, hundreds of people from all around the area crowded into the gym for Rav Weinberger’s Shabbos HaGadol and Shabbos Shuva drashos as well. This was a tremendous turning point in the shul’s history because, as its membership rolls expanded with its new seating capacity, the lay leadership realized that it truly would be possible to turn this little kavod ha’tefillah project into a real, self-sustaining shul. At that point, Nahum Gordon had served as Aish Kodesh’s first president, Joe Judenberg as its second, and Azriel Ganz, who had joined about three years after the shul was founded, served as its third president for six and a half years, leading the shul through the entire period of fundraising, building, and completing the current shul building.

The shul initially purchased two houses, each built on 9,000 square foot lots at the corner of Woodmere Boulevard and Woodmere Place. Soon after, the family of a recently deceased woman, who lived one house away from the shul on Woodmere Place, offered to sell her mother’s house to the shul. This purchase satisfied Aish Kodesh’s need for a parking lot to both satisfy zoning requirements and address the shul’s legitimate need for parking. With all of those pieces in place, the shul’s architectural plans were quickly approved. The construction of the shul, guided by Mordecai Brown and Harry Kotowitz, met with several challenges, including the dot-com bust and the decision, well after construction had started, to add a mikvah in the shul. The process was also marked by joyous occasions which buoyed members’ spirits, as well as their fundraising efforts, including the brick-laying ceremony and a visit by the Bostoner Rebbe. All those years of effort and sleepless nights by countless members of the shul, powered by Rav Weinberger’s teachings and inspiration, culminated in the installation of the shul’s artwork, aron kodesh, and pews the final week before the shul was set to open. The workmen from Kibbutz Lavi, who built the pews, and Avraham Fried, a woodworker who built the aron kodesh, worked feverishly throughout that final week to prepare the shul for its first Shabbos. While their work continued well into the day on Friday, everything was ready for the grand inaugural Shabbos, February 16, 2002, 4 Adar 5762, Parshas Terumah. What set Aish Kodesh apart from

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other shuls? How did the people who created and supported the shul over the years merit to become the vessels to enable Rav Weinberger to bring penimius HaTorah to a generation thirsting for depth, connection, and a relationship with Hashem? Perhaps the answer lies in understanding an observation made by one of the first members about the early days when Aish Kodesh still called the house on Knota Road its home: “There were people wearing sandals; some covered their hair, some did not; some knew how to study Torah, and some did not. Everyone seemed so different. I wondered how these people could join one another to create a shul. But everyone blended together.” Harry Pfeffer offered an explanation for this phenomenon: “Everyone was looking for different things. Some wanted a respectful davening. Others came to hear Rav Weinberger speak.

But everyone had one thing in common. In one way or another, everyone wanted to lift their Yiddishkeit up a notch. That created achdus.”

“ONLY YOU, ONLY YOU” Three weeks ago, on Sunday night, March 10, 2019, close to 1,000 people joined Aish Kodesh in celebration of their 26th year with a gala dinner at The Sands Atlantic Beach. The dinner was a historic event, honoring their beloved Rav and Rebbetzin, Moshe and Myrna Weinberger, and the presentation of the Nahum Gordon z”l Community Service Award, presented to Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Balter. This year’s dinner campaign was focused on building the next generation. Together with the children and grandchildren of Aish Kodesh and the leadership of the newly formed Kollel, Emek HaMelech, the next 25 years is now underway. The goal is to ensure

At the old shul on Knota Road. Rav Weinberger is on the left, Nahum Gordon is on the right

Rav and Rebbetzin Weinberger in the early days

that the path forged by Rav Weinberger will be accessible to the world and that his teachings and guidance will continue to inspire. In the weeks leading up to the dinner, the outpouring of support from thousands of individuals, young and old, was a testament to the reach and global impact of Aish Kodesh and Rav Moshe Weinberger. It was only through the visionary thinking of a few individuals many years ago that Rav Moshe Weinberger was approached to lead a small group of families yearning for more spirituality in their davening and learning. Few imagined the exponential growth and influence that Aish would have in the coming years. Two of those visionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Balter, founders of Aish Kodesh, spoke on the dinner video describing their support and commitment to building that future. Mr. Balter remarked, “You have the greatest opportunity in the world

Baking matzah in 2009

to back something…and Hashem gave me this opportunity”. The Nahum Gordon Community Service award, named after one of those individuals who envisioned the future of Aish Kodesh and gave of himself to further that vision, was presented in appreciation of the support and commitment of Mr. and Mrs. Balter. Mr. Charlie Harary, dinner emcee, spoke of his surprise at visiting a shul in Canada that seemed to model and mimic the davening and style of Aish Kodesh. After inquiring of the similarity, the rabbi informed Charlie that, although he only met Rav Weinberger in person once, his shul, many hundreds of miles away, was modeled after Aish Kodesh. Such is the influence of Rav Weinberger and Aish Kodesh seen around the world. In a moving video tribute to Rav and Rebbetzin Weinberger, the crowd was taken back to the beginnings of

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Laying a brick at the site of the new Aish Kodesh

Rav Weinberger davening at the future site of Aish Kodesh, where it is presently today

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Aish Kodesh and the personal stories and reflections from members of the shul. They spoke of the Rebbetzin’s compassion and devotion to everyone in the shul and her unwavering support of the mission to inspire Jews that her husband, Rav Weinberger, would ultimately embark on. Following the video, the board of Aish Kodesh presented a unique Kiddush cup from the time of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov as an appreciation to the Rebbe for his tireless commitment to the Kehillah. Rav Weinberger then addressed the overflow crowd, delivering a moving and passionate speech on his own life’s mission and the story and vision of Aish Kodesh. The Rebbe reflected and shared his lifelong undertaking, like the that of our forefather Yitzchak, who dug wells of water, “giving Jews in our generation, who are so thirsty, a chance to somehow, drink of those waters of faith.” Rav Weinberger closed his remarks and, with great emotion, thanked everyone for joining him and the Rebbetzin in this great journey, reminding everyone, “Master of the world, it’s only You. It always was, and always will be, only You.” Rav Moshe Tzvi and Rav Dovid’l Weinberg, inspiring educators and leaders in their own right, were called to the stage by Rav Weinberger as he invited them to close the program and lead the crowd in singing the recently released song, “Only You” composed by Michael Shapiro.

Following the program and presentations, the Eitan Katz Band led the dinner attendees to lively and energetic dancing for over an hour. Many of those present described the atmosphere like being at a wedding, with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin dancing individually with their respective shul members, friends, families and community leaders. The sense of true happiness and achdus was palpable, as the band brought everyone together in slow and heartfelt songs to end the evening.

personal favorite of Rav Weinberger, Michael Shapiro, whose compositions were written in the 1980s in Yerushalayim. Rav Weinberger expressed the impact of these songs saying, “Since I heard the niggunim of Michael Shapiro, my life was changed.” Like the vision of building Aish itself, this unique musical production was a dream and vision of the Rebbe born many years ago. Through many years of coordination and planning, musical artists such as Eitan Katz, Zusha, Yosef Karduner, Chaim Dovid and

“EVERYONE ELSE TAUGHT A LOT ABOUT YIDDISHKEIT. RAV WEINBERGER WAS THE FIRST PERSON WHO TRIED TO ATTACH MY SOUL TO YIDDISHKEIT.” Throughout the years, deep, spiritual and inspiring music has played an important role at Aish, both in the annual events such as the Hillula and Lag Ba’Omer and through singing at Shabbos and yom tov tefillos. As a parting gift, the dinner attendees received the recently released musical album entitled, “Moshorer HaTeshuvah,” a project produced by the renowned singer and songwriter Shlomo Katz. The songs on the album are a compilation of music composed by a relatively unknown artist, but

other talented musical artists, all of whom are connected to the Rebbe, his shiurim and mission, gathered to lend their musical gifts to this album. This album is set to be released to the public in the coming days, available online for digital download.

AISH KODESH TODAY From its humble beginnings in the Lawrence Woodmere Academy library, the shul today has blossomed into a magnificent building, both physically and spiritually, with the

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sounds of spirited tefillos and Torah reverberating from within, day and night. As the Woodmere and surrounding communities continue to see exponential growth, many new families continue to move into the neighborhood, joining the next generation of Kehillas Aish Kodesh. In 2016, Aish Kodesh welcomed Rabbi Yoni Levin to the shul as the new assistant rav. Together with his wife Randi, Rabbi Levin has made a remarkable impact on Aish, with his daily shiurim to men, women and children, incorporating Gemara, contemporary halacha and chassidus. Rabbi Levin’s clear and practical halacha guidance has become invaluable to the members of the shul. At the behest of many in the shul, Rabbi Levin started a WhatsApp group answering hundreds of questions, literally, around the clock. His breadth of knowledge and commitment to Torah has not only inspired those in the shul, but many around the community as well. Rabbi Levin shares his admiration of Rav Weinberger and his tireless devotion to klal Yisrael, humorously stating that he had to delete his cellphone from the website due to the non-stop phone calls he received from people trying to see if he could help them get in touch with Rav Weinberger. And about joining the shul, Rabbi Levin said, “Aish Kodesh has become the shul of shuls. Rav Weinberger has become the rabbi of rabbis. Through-

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out the world, shuls have looked to Aish Kodesh for inspiration, for excellence and for greatness. It is a great honor for my wife and I to be part of such an incredible kehilla led by such incredible leaders. “It is a great privilege for each of us to be part of this great chapter in history.” Under the leadership of Rav Moshe Weinberger, Aish continues to lead a global awakening of Jews seeking a more spiritual and authentic connection to Hashem. Rav Weinberger continues to inspire thousands around the world with his unique Torah, combining chassidus and machshava, with open acceptance towards every Jew. In 2018, Emek HaMelech, a new Kollel was launched, consisting of four exceptional individuals, learning in the style and path that Rav Weinberger has forged. R’ Yoni Levin, R’ Yirmi Ginsburg, R’ Yussie Zakutinsky and R’ Yehoshua Rubinstein have formed the inaugural cohort of this unique kollel. Recently the shul has begun to livestream shiurim and events, allowing those across the world to access Rav Weinberger’s Torah and inspiration. Two of the largest events of the year are the Hillula and Lag Ba’Omer, which in recent years have begun to attract thousands of attendees. Having outgrown the shul and

other auditoriums, those events are now hosted in a local public school gym to accommodate the hundreds who seek to attend. From the humble beginnings in the small library at the Lawrence Woodmere Academy, the annual events are now livestreamed and accessible to thousands around the world.

MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Following in the footsteps of its namesake the Aish Kodesh, the Pi-

tion and focus like the Piazecna would do at his tish. The Dor l’Dor program at Aish is a beautiful example of the investment into the next generation, with the bais medrash filled with Torah learning in an exciting and motivating manner that engages the children to experience the sweetness and importance of Torah in their lives. Led by Rav Shalom Yona Weiss, the Aish Kodesh Teen Minyan has expanded and has become an exciting and energetic addition to the shul.

“I THINK I JUST CAUSED ABOUT SIX ACCIDENTS ON THE WAY HERE BECAUSE OF MY LEVUSH.” azecna Rav, Harav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, zy”a, who would surround himself with the children of his community, so too Aish Kodesh of Woodmere focuses on the future generations, the children. Over the past few years, many unique programs have been launched both during the week and on Shabbos, focusing on providing chinuch and inspiration to the youth of Aish Kodesh. During the year there are times when the seats around the Rebbe are reserved only for the youth, giving them the atten-

Scenes from this year’s gala dinner honoring Rav and Rebbetzin Weinberger

Rav Weinberger often talks about the importance of providing our children with meaningful connections to Hashem, with opportunities for them to be leaders in their own right. At the Teen Minyan every Shabbos, boys from around the neighborhood join together in spirited tefillos, led exclusively by the teens themselves. Following the davening the boys enjoy a hot kiddush and a short shiur. As the Rebbe stated when announcing the new initiative, “This minyan is not open to adults. It’s a place for the teens and teens

only.” Additionally, high school and junior high school boys have many special events throughout the year where they are able to spend quality time with Rav Weinberger and Rabbi Levin. Friday night tish, oneg Shabbos, seudah shlishis, melava malka, chol hamoed and Shushan Purim are all times when the Aish Kodesh boys have the unique opportunity to ask questions and gain inspiration as a chevra. For the girls of Aish Kodesh there are special melava malkas and shalosh seudos throughout the year, in addition to shiurim from Rav Weinberger and Rabbi Levin and other guest speakers. There are also mother/daughter paint nights, Pirkei Avos groups between Pesach and Shavuos, Simchas Beis Shoava with inspirational speakers, singing and food, and many other weekly events during the year. Aish Kodesh launched a special Bas Mitzvah program this year where the girls approaching this important milestone gathered together for a challah bake with Rebbetzins Weinberger, Levin and Weingot. After Pesach the girls will have a “neiros” themed event where the girls will make their own candles, learning about the special mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles, and an end-of-theyear shalosh seudos to honor and recognize them reaching this milestone.

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Rebbetzin Weinberger and girls at the bas mitzvah girls’ program

The shul offers a host of women’s programs on an on-going basis, with a monthly Q&A with Rav and Rebbitzin Weinberger, a weekly shiur with the Rebbetzin, and monthly guest speakers who offer inspiration and deep Torah learning. This year the shul celebrated the yahrtzeit of Rochel Imeinu with a gathering of women that filled the main shul on Shabbos afternoon with grandmothers, mothers and daughters, featuring an inspiring speaker, tefillah and refreshments. This event was started in memory of Kreyndel bas Reb Efraim Zalman, the grandmother of Aish member Yaakov Zoldan. This remarkable woman was a Holocaust survivor who shares the same yahrtzeit as Rachel Imeinu. This was truly a memorable event, uniting so many women and girls from around the community. The upcoming yahrtzeit once again falls out on Shabbos this year, and the planning for a similar commemoration is already in the making. Purim Katan, Pesach Sheni and Tu B’Shvat are just a few of the many times throughout the year which are marked at Aish Kodesh with

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the chevra joining together through singing and divrei Torah, bringing inspiration and meaning to the many different “minor” yom tovim over the year. In addition, there are numerous chaburahs who continue to celebrate

Rabbi Yoni Levin at the Dor L’Dor program

sphere and energy is unique, perhaps, to any shul in the world. The davening is filled with singing and dancing to Hashem, where all those present can shed the stress of a hard week and focus on the joys of being a Jew and

“THERE WERE PEOPLE WEARING SANDALS; SOME COVERED THEIR HAIR, SOME DID NOT; SOME KNEW HOW TO STUDY TORAH, AND SOME DID NOT. EVERYONE SEEMED SO DIFFERENT.” siyumim and gatherings for melava malkas as well. This coming May, the men of Aish Kodesh will once again travel to Europe with Rav Weinberger, visiting the kevarim of tzaddikim, shuls of a bygone era, and most importantly, gathering as a chevra to be inspired to continue davening and learning with increased passion and commitment. Those who have davened in Aish on Friday night know that the atmo-

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connecting to the Al-mighty. On Friday night, a time which many say is the highlight of the week at Aish, the bais medrash upstairs is opened to allow for the overflow of people from around the community and from all walks of life who come to join in this uplifting and special tefillah at Aish. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are highlights of the year, with both the main shul and social hall completely full, with many community members

joining the beautiful yamim noraim tefillos that Aish has become synonymous with. Led by Rav Weinberger and Rabbi Levin, Aish Kodesh has daily shiurim, minyanim and weekly programs and has established itself as a place for the entire community to learn, daven, and find inspiration. It was built on the teachings of the Aish Kodesh, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, emphasizing a true connection to HaSsem, and continues today inspiring the men, women and children of the community towards a true love and connection to Hashem. Together with entire “chevra,” Aish Kodesh looks forward to the next 25 years of Torah, tefillah and unity, ultimately, in a rebuilt Yerushalyim. Aish Kodesh thanks all those who participated in this historic dinner and contributed to its incredible success over the recent months, culminating at the beautiful 26th anniversary gala in support of Rav and Rebbetzin Weinberger. Yaakov Zoldan and Binyamin Wolf contributed to this article. Photo credit: Gi Orman.

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